Allez les bleus!!

We are a little bit tired today...

France beat Portugal last night in the World Cup, and the celebrations kicked on until really early this morning! Cars drove in circles beeping their horns, kids ran down the main street with flares and flags, fireworks were let off from the town's one round-a-bout, and everyone sang and cheered.



And once you thought the noise had stopped, some lone drunk Frenchman would wander the street outside our bedroom window, singing "Allez les bleus, allez les bleus..." loudly and off key!

During the match, the entire town of Castellane could be found in front of a TV. Even bartenders got cranky when you asked them to pour you a beer, as they'd have to take their eyes off the game! It was great to be here to help celebrate - we are now honorary French supporters! (Allez les bleus!)

The highlight of this week in Castellane, is a boules tournament that's happening on Friday night. We've bought a boules set, and have been practicing in the town square! But I don't know how we'll go competing against some of the older men here in town... they're all REALLY good! Marie-Therese's father has offered us coaching, so we'll let you know how we go.


(this is who we're up against! hahaha!)