We've
decided not to go anywhere in Flo today following yesterday’s adventures! So we had a leisurely start and made a picnic
to take on a walk.
We decided to climb to the chateau at the top of the
village. It is very steep in places and
it was boiling again today so we took our time – none of the kids complained
though and even Morgan walked without asking for a carry!! We paid 4,50E each for Chris and I to go into
the chateau and the kids were free – a lot of it was in ruined or owned
privately but the views from the top were stunning. The circular tower that still stands has a
staircase to the top but we didn’t fancy the huge climb so settled for the view
from the bottom. It was so hot the kids the kids enjoyed lizard spotting, they
never tire of seeing them!
We decided to climb to the chateau at the top of the
village. It is very steep in places and
it was boiling again today so we took our time – none of the kids complained
though and even Morgan walked without asking for a carry!! We paid 4,50E each for Chris and I to go into
the chateau and the kids were free – a lot of it was in ruined or owned
privately but the views from the top were stunning. The circular tower that still stands has a
staircase to the top but we didn’t fancy the huge climb so settled for the view
from the bottom. It was so hot the kids the kids enjoyed lizard spotting, they
never tire of seeing them! |
| Looking down at the aire from the Cahteau. |
As we got
back to the lower parts of the village we went into a number of shops selling
produits regionaux, one of them was in the cellar of the house so was lovely
and cool – I enjoyed speaking to the owner in French, she explained the
products were made by 3 people, many of which were nut related so I told her
Seren had an allergy and so she suggested that we left those!!! She recommended a honey and sunflower
aperitif and also some local bieres, so we bought a couple as well as 3 cola Calypos for the kids, so everyone was happy!!!
There is
also a little local shop next to the aire, it sells le pain de campagne which
is the most rustic loaf we've ever had; it’s nearly burnt black on the bottom
from a traditional oven, and really crusty, but then beautifully soft inside
and with a wonderful flavour! We also
stopped at the tourist office; Seren bought a book showing how to draw
princesses, Evan got a knights colouring book and Morgan chose a puzzle; these
along with their SAT workbooks kept them busy for hours when we got back to
Flo!
The
aire became more quiet towards the end of the evening so Chris moved Flo to the
back corner spot and we put the shower tent up. Everyone washed and felt much
better after such a sweaty day; the tent was a brilliant buy and has made it
much easier to shower whilst wild camping.
