Despite a cool night, this morning dawned warm and bright. The view across the lake delighted us. Today was to be our first proper day in France.
Breakfast over early we walked up Mont Brule to the stone cross. A walk of rhododendrons and religion.
As we followed the trail our boots sunk in to a
carpet of moss. Celandines provided the colour. So peaceful, no sound except
for the birdsong.
In no hurry to leave La Ferriere-aux-Etangs we bought some pate,
cheese, fruit and baguettes and lunched at the head of the lake. We were loving
this slower pace of life. But we needed supplies, so left shortly in search of
a supermarket.
En-route to tonight's stop we passed through Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, a
charming spa town in the Normandie National Park. Very pretty. Provisions
purchased; it was then on to our overnight stop at Lassay-Les-Chateaux. Our
visit to another chateau, La Motte-Husson would have to wait, we were happy to
travel just a few miles today.
Lassay-Les-Chateaux is a town of character dominated by its
15th century chateau. A walk around the town, with no need for
a coat as it was so warm, made us feel lucky to be able to enjoy the freedom we
have to explore this land. As with everyone, our thoughts are never far away
from the people of Ukraine.
Tired from our wanderings we ordered pizzas from Fred's to be
collected at seven o' clock, then back to Marge for Angela to partake in a
cheeky glass of Bordeaux. Cheers Marge. This evening we will plan for tomorrow.
This trip we will take one day at a time. we have no real agenda.
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