Les Collonnes Biarritz

with Jean Michel the co owner..with his brother
of this most comfortable restaurant with a stupendous
view of the beautiful bay of Biarritz..
Each morning I collect my newspaper of the region
and take my seat in front of the restaurant
where a cup of strong black coffee greets me,
and everything in the world feels right..
Of such small things are great memories made..for me anyway..
I am now accepted by the locals who arrive a varying intervals
each morning and now all I wish is to return to my seat
as soon as the temperature moves upwards a little..

and so here I am worrying little about international trials
for a moment as I think of my return and the friends
who I will meet again......
Biarritz is there for me to enjoy
now that my enforced rest is almost over

Biarritz

I enjoyed so much my many visits to Biarritz, some of which
are recorded in drawings in my latest book
VICTORIA'S INTERNATIONAL ART... soon to be on sale here
in England ..I am hosting a Dinner at Le Cafe Grande in Dudley..
my home town ..for a few friends and people who I have met
through my books, Exhibitions and Talks..
Even though I have mostly recovered from the accident
I still find that I am able to do many things..but also find rest
as prescribed for me to be helpful
so dates are not yet final ..
hoping that as the sunshine greets us
I will be meeting old friends again