Vièze River of Morgins

… is swollen with snow melt and is pounding through the valley with lots of Marsh Marigolds brightly coming out now. 

A short walk this morning, rather gingerly, followed by a long sleep this afternoon. I am reading Nights of Plague at the moment, huge and depressing novel which I am sure is affecting my mood. How lucky we are to live in times when pandemics are understood and all but the most stupid, do not obey quarantine laws.

I hope King Charles will enjoy his role as Monach although many people, like myself, find the concept so Medieval, I can’t get enthusiastic about it.