The wobbly woman

Camping in the vineyard.

Well, we stayed in the vineyard, and it was a really strange experience. We were made welcome, and shown to the spot above, where we could spend the night. It was very peaceful, and the sun was in and out, so we sat in it for a while, but it felt like a very long afternoon. We went into the wine cellar to taste the wine, and I found that very interesting. After buying some, we settled down for a very quiet night in! It was a cheap way of doing things - no charge. Just 37 euros for wine and honey! What suckers!

When we arrived at the village of La Rosiers the next day, it seemed so lively after our night in the country! We sat outside a bar in warm, hazy sunshine (and traffic fumes) watching all the locals having their aperitifs and buying bread. The next day, Monday, there was a nice market, and we had a lovely wander.

Today, however, it is gloomy and damp. The only answer to that is to hire a bike! Yes, I have ridden a bike for the first time in years! I hope you kids are proud of me! At first I wobbled about the campsite for a bit, but then I went off into the countryside. The last time I did that I was a teenager. If it wasn't for the pain in my legs, I could almost imagine myself 12 years old again. OK, not really. But I did enjoy it, and now I feel I can hire one on future holidays when there is an opportunity for some cycling along nice cycle paths.

The wobbly woman rides again.

We have decided to leave tomorrow, and head for Chartres to look at the cathedral. We are also doing another France Passion night, this time on a farm. I wonder how much it will cost us? But this will probably be the last blog of the holiday.

So thanks for following our rather boring ramblings. Off for another wobbly ride on the bike now. Take care everyone.