From a piece of publicity

I went on a picnic at Racou Plage last night attended by people from at least eight countries all because in 2008 a woman staying in my flat picked up a piece of publicity from a local language school.

I ended up contacting the owner, who helped me become a little less bad (although I always tell people, she's not responsible for any continuing mistakes.) She's really good.

These lessons ended up in us becoming friends, meeting for coffee and the general sharing that friends do. We've attended each other's wedding, gone to art exhibits, etc.

However, she and her husband do these fantastic parties which bring together locals and students. Last Christmas it was at the school. Last night was at the plage despite an earlier light rain and wind.

It's a pot luck or Canadian supper as the French call it, with everyone contributing something to eat.

The summer is almost over. Picnics are winding down. But I love the connections from a 2008 advert.