Today we voted in the municipal elections for the first time. It's a simple affair. One is handed a blue envelope. On the table are two lists of 19 candidates. You choose the list you want to vote for and stick it in the envelope, or if you want to choose some from each list you can go into a booth to make your choices. We were both happy with one of the lists so into the envelopes they went. Then a short queue before handing in your voting card to be stamped, the envelope hovers over the open ballot box and you sign to say you've voted and an important person slides a lever to let your vote fall into the box. All very civilised. Here's Ali placing her vote.
And me outside the Mairie after having voted. Yes my face is all puffy because I STILL have this bloody cold and cough.
I'll let you know how we got on tomorrow. I'm praying our party ousts the current Maire and his gang. The contenders have great plans which include a festival and a market in the village - both of which I would love.
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