Have there been reports of the current French farmers' strikes and protests in the U.S.? The protesters' plan for today is to block all the major roads (autoroutes) that lead into Paris and to the gigantic wholesale food market south of the city, called Rungis. I think I'll have to go to the supermarket this morning to see if fruit, vegetables, and meat products are still for sale. The farmers are trying to force the government to lower taxes on diesel fuel used in farm equipment. They say they can't make a decent living under the the current regulations. Out here in the country everything is calm, but around Paris and other big cities things are pretty messy.
Above are some more pictures I have taken in Januaries past.The first picture shows our house as it looked in 2008. The second shows our Blois neighbors' country house. It's been empty for a month or so now. The pheasant in the third photo turned up in our back yard one day. We've had another one in the yard several times this winter. Finally, there's the dirt road through the vineyard with our house in the distance, and of a couple of sunrises.
No, I hadn’t heard about the striking farmers. if they have mentioned it on the news, here, it has been a quick mention only. I hope that gets resolved quickly, to the benefit of the hard-working farmers.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, a very attractive set of photos, displayed very artfully!
I had not seen anything on the farmers. Farmers deserve better in many parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteNice photos- I would love to see the inside of your neighbor's house. Glad you have pleasant pheasants who visit occasionally.
ReplyDeleteBoth the Washington Post and the NYT had articles about the protests. The Post article was in the Business section. Lucky you to see a pheasant!
ReplyDeleteThat was Chrissoup.
DeleteThe only news we’re getting is political. :(
ReplyDeleteBettyAnn