But all is not well with Jacque's cherry trees. There is a 'mouche '(or fly) around which is impossible to eradicate. He may even lose one of his trees. That brings to mind the dead or dying cherry trees that I have seen above the maison forestiere, where once there must have been a thriving cherry orchard. Cherry trees would seem to be fairly vulnerable. Jacques also cultivates olives. As we learned from our neighbour Roland, there is a mouche around this year which is spoiling the new growth on his olive trees. But as Jacques confirmed, this can be dealt with in time. Alas the cherry trees can't be. There are a number of cherry trees alongside our village stade. Fortunately, these are full of ripe fruits, ready for anyone who wishes to come along and pick them. We have two wild cherry trees in our garden, but alas these cherries are bitter and are 'strictly for the birds.'