January 2023 (In lieu of the annual Vroom holiday letter - that boat sailed along with 2022!)
In Normandy it only rains at night! - Common joke in Normandy Dear Friends and Family, A glance back at last year's letter makes me realize how many lovely adventures we experienced during 2022, Our life as nomads continues... Currently we live in a fairy tale, thatched roof cottage on the extensive grounds of the estate of Chateau Du Mont in Normandy. Those birds and mice you see in Disney's Snow White truly exist! They live under the deep eves and the thatch of the roof. Since our arrival in October we have joined a local walking group with over 40 regular members. This group has helped us enormously with continuing to grow our French language skills, exploring the nearby hills and woods, providing a social network, and answering many of the questions we have as newcomers to Normandy. One kind walking group member took us under wing to the local Friday market and introduced us to her favorite vendors and patisserie. In December, Tessa joined us for a couple of weeks with he