Friday 7th November Last night got cold, very cold 0°C at one point and we both woke with headaches and feeling a little dizzy. Not ones to blame alcohol abuse we put it down to the high altitudes, well you…
The Mountain Goat
Thursday 6th November Considering we were in the middle of a large city with a major factory to one side we had a very quiet night. Lucy was very surprised that she hadn’t heard any fireworks so I had to…
On Les Pistes
Wednesday 5th November Last night I put the heating on because it was getting a bit chilly and had to leave it on all night. I checked the gas last night with the intention of switching the off bottle on…
Rain stops play
Tuesday 4th November The wind stopped last night about 9pm, it had to make way for the rain which continued heavily throughout the night and for most of the morning. It did lift off for a little while and we…
La Maladie
Monday 3rd November Other than a bit of strong rain, last night was very peaceful but we woke up very early. Lucy has been complaining of a low stomach ache for a couple of days and this morning she was…
Eau No
Sunday 2nd November Last night everything was very quiet, people turned up to the hall and there was a speech that got a good cheer so I went to bed about 10pm and Lucy followed a bit later. 11.30pm was…
The Italian Job
Saturday 1st November After last nights ghosts and ghouls had gone to bed peace resumed in Montressor until 7am when the church decide that we have to get up. We could hear three sets of bells, all on slightly different…
A very Chateau’ing Day
Friday 31st October This was one of the quietest aires we have ever been to, it could have quieter though. At about 9.30pm we could hear a knocking and banging outside the door, we are miles away from anything so…
Another day, another chateau
Thursday 30th October We had a look round the town of Azay le Rideau last night and we managed to stop at a bar for a quick drink. The town has become a bit “grockely” (is that a word) due…