We left at ten this morning. The roads more level now, Marge bowled along. Sat on the edge of a wheat field we saw a lady, holding a brightly coloured umbrella to shield her from the sun, more likely to attract some custom.
We drove alongside the rivers Rhone. Drome and Ardeche. On the hills above, we're terraces, where grapes, apricots and cherries grew. Arriving at our planned stop in Vienne, we were a little concerned to see some gentlemen with two bbq's set up on the pavement, not a business, just thought it was a good place to cook their Sunday lunch!
Although the Aire was busy, it was in a not very nice area, so we both decided it was a "no", and that we would move onto the next one.
The nice sat nav lady wanting a laugh, directed Marge up a very narrow, steep road. Then she said, "turn left". What! Sorry Marge, this may be uncomfortable. It was, first gear all the way up.
Tonight, we are staying in a very nice, small town.
Behind us, are some allotments, with chickens roaming.
The local people stop by to feed them, greeting us with a cheery, "bonjour".
Today, we have felt tired. The heat and the travelling taking its toll. This afternoon the temperature was 31c. Also, there have been quite a few dramas since we left home, beginning with non payment of rent, by one of our tenants, which has now thankfully been resolved.
This evening, we hear, Angela's son Chris is in hospital after a severe asthma attack, and possible case of pneumonia.
Tomorrow, we will head up towards the Loire, awaiting news from home.
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