Cacti

There are plenty of cacti around the village and some will soon be in flower. I slept badly but not as badly as Mrs. TT who has a nasty cough and bronchitis. The next appointment with our own doctor in the village is in April. We are in what is officially called a medical desert. We are lucky to have a doctor at all. I phoned up the medical practice in town and they agreed to see her. There was at the end of the morning and the doctor was running late so we had to wait well over an hour. The doctor confirmed that her condition is viral and no antibiotics are necessary. However, she said she was on duty over the weekend and any deterioration just to call her. I was consequently an hour late for tennis practice but was able to play one set with the three who had been waiting for me. Tonight is the occasion of the Maire’s New Year’s wishes. He will outline what he deems the successes of the last year and what is to come. There will be a good turnout as there is always a good spread afterward . I suppose that is what we pay our taxes for!