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We
have just returned from a trip to Lincoln - not the time of the
year we would normally come to England, but a family wedding brought
us back.
It was the first time for eleven years that we had been in England
in June. I had forgotten how pretty the Lincolnshire countryside
was at this time of the year, with the wild roses in the hedges
and the poppies just appearing.
I wonder if those of you who have lived in Lincoln a long time realise
how much it has changed. Each time I come back I feel more of a
stranger despite having lived there for over forty years.
I think much of this is due to the university which has totally
altered the character of the centre of the town, mostly for the
better. It was lovely to see family and friends, but nice to come
back here to our beloved Midi.
Our ancient cat, Topsy, sulked for three hours before deciding she
was glad to see us. The oleanders in the garden are now in full
bloom, fourteen different varieties in every possible colour. My
favourite is "Alsace" which is the palest of pinks, almost white
and looks so fragile yet is extremely hardy.
On my Seville orange tree there are hundreds of tiny fruits, about
the size of hazelnuts. If they all survive I shall be up to my neck
in marmalade next January!
In two days the first of our summer visitors arrive so we begin
a busy time of the year when our lifestyle changes radically. By
October we will be tired but glad to have seen all our visitors.
Then we slip back into our rather hedonistic routine for the rest
of the year!
Are
you an ex-pat living abroad? Would you like to write a short ex-pat
diary on a regular basis? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Email us today at:
lincolnshire@bbc.co.uk
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