Lovely blue sky this morning and we had decided to stay at this really nice site (Camping de Rhuys near Theix) another night, so a good day to put some washing out! Then out to the bus stop - pity Madame le Camping had thought the buses ran at half past the hour into Vannes - we discovered they actually went at five past the hour, so we walked a few stops and then waited in the shade of a tree for the 12.05. Vannes is beautiful - it has some very ancient overhanging buildings which almost touch at the roof-tops but with plenty of space on the ground for your horse and cart to go through, well-preserved ramparts and well-cared for gardens. Lunch was served in the Brasserie des Halles (recommended) and we set about seeing all the landmarks - again courtesy of geocaching plus the AA Keyguide to Brittany (an excellent loan from Horsham Library). We needed to find dates on some of the buildings to solve the co-ordinates of the cache and that took us beside the Port de Plaisance with more of those sailing boats, to start a hunt in the bushes. But no, not this time, a pipe coming up from the ground about a meter high and open at the top was the hidey-hole!
Just located "our" villages....a very pretty area to spend time in. Sorry we could not be there to greet you but we were busy in the village of Claydon just outside Harwich! Actually we have been spending time on the seafront while the weather is so warm and sunny.....it makes a change from the seafret we have had for the last couple of weeks. We are off to York on Friday and meeting Madeline on Saturday all being well.....she is still waiting for the birth of her grandchild which was due on the 20th.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time out there....we're off on our travels at the end of next week and we will wave to you from the aircraft as we pass overhead.
Love Val & Bernard
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI seem to be a little behind on your travels: it's good to read that you are finding interesting places to visit and that the weather is being kind. I think I'd better keep Alastair away from these pictures of ancient buildings, though!
We did manage to get to Salisbury last Saturday, where we noted the impact of a 2 hour drive in a Westerly direction - a distinctly cold wind was in evidence!
Uneventful journey, though, and we made use of the excellent Park & Ride, to be dropped off by bus right outside the Cathedral precincts. Sat outside to eat our packed lunches (travellers on a strict budget!) before venturing inside, where we declined the Tower tour on account of the 338 steps! I really didn't think my legs had recovered sufficently from Thursday's exertions!
After a while Fred and I made an escape to the city centre. We were rather suprised on exiting the Cathedral to find 2 fire engines with cranes extended outside the West front and teddy bears wearing parachutes being flung from the top! Luckily 'Teddy Medics', wearing white coats, were on hand to catch the descending bears and we didn't witness any unpleasant landings!
We quickly concluded that the 'St George's Mall'was not worth lingering in, so returned to the Cathedral to rendez-vous with Al and Andy in the Cathedral Refectory. The travellers' strict budget was then shot to pieces as Andy insisted on having a hot chocolate 'spire' - the luxury version topped with a chocolate flake! Obviously the rest of us opted for more modest refreshments!
Back to the normal routine now, sadly, and the weather has taken a turn for the better - glorious sunshine all week and no prospect of a day off!
Enjoy your freedom and keep on blogging!
love
Carolyn, Fred, Al and Andy
Sounds as if you are having a great time. The weather here has been lovely but I bet it changes now that its the weekend- and St George's Day Parade on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteContinue to enjoy!
Helen