July 2019

We all rose bright and early on Saturday (6.30 a.m.) as we wanted to get away by 8 o’clock for the airport and had to pack up the gite before we left, including the fridge and all the wine we’d bought over the past few days.  In fact we were ready for off a few minutes early, so decided to drop the rubbish off en route rather than taking it with us.  We lead the way as Satan was guiding us, but she seemed to be intent on taking us on every minor road she could find to get us to the airport.  In factRead More →

As there was an underwhelming response to our suggestion that some of our friends guest blog, we haven’t really reported all the amusing and interesting aspects of our week at le Chat de Pierre.  Therefore, in no particular order: On our first morning when we all stopped for coffee at a lovely cafe in Sainte-Foy, Karen tried to fob off the waitress with a £1 coin, mistaking it for a Euro.  The savvy lass wasn’t conned however, and returned it to an embarrassed Mrs Howlett, who rummaged in her purse and eventually came up with the correct currency.  And of course, as £1 is worthRead More →

Guest blogger – Karen Howlett Saturday – Sainte-Foy: The flight arrived ahead of schedule but sadly the car rental was certainly behind schedule, the excuse being they weren’t ready for the early flight !! Our bezzie mates were there to meet us looking tanned and relaxed, little did they know that was all about to change 🙂 x After first stopping at the camp site we hit the market in Saint-Foy.  Very big and a little expensive but lovely.  Coffee and a croissant were welcome.  8 of us then did the supermarket sweep.  This was like herding cows (What?  I thought that’s what one didRead More →