Two weeks ago now, we had a pleasant time out of Paris, driving south west through the Chateaux de la Loire, but not stopping, to spend the week-end in the Marais Poitevin. This must be a sensational destination because as soon as we sat to have a salade du terroir, a battalion of pomies invaded the creperie outdoor and asked for lager.
We were meeting Daphne and Nico for the 1st time since our return, introducing in the same time our respective daughters. As in former similar experiences, we realized again that neither them nor us had really changed. It was just as if we had left them after their wedding party last month (three years ago)...
The accomodation was terrific, located in a renovated farmplace, between two channels. We hired a barque for the arvo and relied on girls for the rowing after a kind of lobbying i'd say. At night, I can say that we more or less ruined the quiet romantic atmosphere of the restaurant when the babies had dinner.
But, they are good girls and felt asleep shortly afterwards. For cultural purpose, the next day was devoted to the visit of the Maison du Marais mouillé which explains what a pain in the neck it has been to dry this f...ing land, which is flat and so close to the ocean.
For information, the poitou was english not so long ago, and today is the strategic base of the former French candidate, Royal.
Last saturday, Carmen spent the night at her grand-momy's place. So we had a chance to go out for the Fete de la musique: An exhausting walk through the city as usual but some good vibes with tango, former Rita Mitsouko singer and numerous other bands.
Now we are planning our summer with a lot of questions. Elise is for sure flying to UK visiting her Ireland mate Karine and we are thinking about having some time in the Pyrénées.
