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Val has worked all week, and today the two boys she’s been teaching are heading home to Belgium, so it’s a day off. And what a day! It’s exceptionally mild, with bright sunshine. The balcony furniture comes out, and we can sit out and enjoy the sun.

The sun disappears at about a quarter past three, but it’s nice while it lasts. Many of the Christmas visitors will leave today, so the village will soon return to its usual sleepy normality.