Everyone says that the hardest thing for folks to achieve
when they move to a foreign country is fitting in with the local community, and
this must be even harder for those, like Tony and Ludmilla in Tales from the
Hilltop, who are only going as transient seasonal workers, in their case
running cycling and walking holidays.
And yet they seem to have slotted straight into life in Cordes-sur-Ciel admirably;
in particular the relationship with their elderly landlords is thoughtfully
portrayed.
This excellent holiday read is a good blend of laughing at
and with the locals, laughing at and with their clients, and laughing at
themselves. The writing style is light
and easy, while descriptions of the stunning landscapes and beautiful villages,
not to mention the gut-busting meals, remind me of many a childhood holiday in
South West France and confirm why I eventually moved to the Midi-Pyrénées, too.
Looking forward to another instalment.
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