We decided this week to take a trip to Normandy, as you do!
The “excuse” was a visit to see John and Steev, another pair of intrepid Aussie travellers who have also decided to make a new life in France 🇫🇷.
It was sooooo good to catch up, hear about all their experiences (good and bad) and to see the 4 horses/3 dogs and cat all settled in their new life. Their move was epic, compared to our little shift! We had a fun evening out together over muscadet and moules frites and enjoyed a few Kath and Kim sayings along with the reminiscing!
A fleeting visit but we look forward to seeing the guys again in the not too distant future- Covid allowing. On that subject we know cases are increasing here after the holiday season and it could be that restrictions will be enforced once again, but until then we will live life as normally as possible taking necessary precautions, what more can you do???
This was an interesting stretch along the Loire, some of the troglodyte caves are still being lived in if somewhat updated, whilst others are mushroom growing businesses.
Our route North took us up through Mayenne area and we couldn’t resist a certain drive by! Who recognises this Château???
So much to see. I have a long list for our one day visit. May have to settle in for months. Stay safe.
Welcome for as long as you want💕
So you didn’t call in for one of their famous Afternoon Tea visits ? You do surprise me…. LOL
One day Dave, had a lovely reply from Angel (or maybe her secretary?) when I asked if we could do a drive past. They’re working hard on the Château still and although would love to meet all the fans 30 or so dropping in each day does put a stop to the work!!
All looks amazing. I had forgotten about John Francis moving to France. I had a couple of lessons with him on Gifford some years back. He lived in a lovely place then so am sure his new home is just that way. Take good care of yourselves and look forward to more updates! It is as good as Netflix!!!!
Netflix!!!???😂😂😂😂
Escape to the Chateau! It is an amazing looking place. I think your new home looks more manageable though. 🙂
Definitely more our size! It was fun seeing The Château in the flesh and I’m sure it was Arthur and Dorothy we saw and heard playing out the front😊