After several days of glorious sunshine , it was almost inevitable that we would have rain today. I think that it had been raining in the night as the bench I sit and compile the blog on needed a wipe … Read More
Normandy – Day Three – Falaise.
Falaise is the nearest town of any size, situated about 5 kilometres away from the cottages. Although much of the ancient town was destroyed during World War Two the castle and some of the town’s walls are still in place. … Read More
Normandy – Day Two
A lazy French Sunday.
The sun shining through the window and the dawn chorus started this morning in France. After the rigours of travelling from the various corners of the world a quiet day was called for. France on a … Read More
Nous sommes arrivés en France.
or “We have arrived in France”.
The holiday has begun after various members of the party travel from across the globe to meet in La Hamberie. We left Wales yesterday morning and spent the night in an hotel in … Read More
A Normandy Quiz.
Thanks for all your comments on the last blog post, it really shows how much you remember about previous French holidays., but how much do you know about the place we are about to visit, Normandy. There’s only one way … Read More