Oleander

The oleander bush in the courtyard is now in full flower, although we had to cut back another shrub to be able to see it from the window. I was up early to play a little tennis before the heat got up. I played doubles last night, an excellent match, although it was a bit frustrating for my partner and I to lose 10-8 in the deciding set tiebreak having led 8-4. I won’t play again until Sunday evening as the heat wave is really hitting this weekend with temperatures predicted to be up to 39° around here. I am pleased that the bellringing practice has been cancelled for tomorrow evening as we don’t have enough ringers. It has become very hot and stuffy in the church now. I had some physio in the afternoon. I have had my prescription renewed so I should get fifteen more sessions. The three weeks rest without playing in the UK has certainly helped. I have to manage the condition with a strict regime of exercises and physio. I am grateful that the French health service gives generous allocation to physiotherapy for all sorts of minor conditions.