staying put




staying put


Thursday 5th July 
Weather not brilliant - cool and drizzly so spend the day around the farmhouse and have a walk around the village.  Its very pretty, with a lovely church and bells that chime every hour, (twice!)  and 2 very sweet donkeys in a field. Long lunch and supper followed by musical entertainment provided by Geoff and Hugh on the guitars.  Really good.


Friday 6th July
Visit medieval town of Noyes.  As we drive over it seems as if the clouds are breaking up and we can see clear sky.  Try not to get too excited that the weather is improving and try not to keep talking about it.  Lovely long lunch with discussions ranging from how we should buy a french chateau and set up activities with all our varying skills through to reminiscing about greek bathrooms in the 1980s.  Sun comes out so spend time in the garden and pool then head into Avallon for a  meal out in the evening .  Lovely french restaurant with something for everyone which is pretty good considering there were 11 of us.


Saturday 7th July
Weather good - warm and sunny. Head to the local village for essential provisions then back to the farmhouse for a swim in the pool.  Late meal on the terrace followed by a football game - the oldest participant being 59 and the youngest 17.  Potential recipe for disaster but fortunately no major injuries sustained.  Then we hear thunder.  Rain coming our way again.  Well it is sunday tomorrow and it has rained the last 2 sundays!


Sunday 8th July
Cool, some drizzle, occasional blue sky.  Boys decide to go rock climbing in a local disused quarry which has been converted into an adventure centre.  It was really good - I sat and watched - couldn’t have managed the rock climbing as I really don’t like heights but really fancied going on the zip wires.  Only problem is that you have to go up high to get started on the zip wire so that was out!



Monday 9th July
Head off to the caves at Arcy sur cure.  They are really impressive, with pre historic rock paintings from around 28,000 years ago and underground lakes. There are more than 30 caves but only one open to the public so that they remain preserved.  The paintings included  mammoths,birds, and horses and we had a really great guide who explained everything in French and english.  Back to the house for a lovely meal and musical evening - guitar playing, singing along and improvised percussion made out of coffee tins!

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