Taussant (Day 4)

Happy Easter everyone. Easter or not, our neighbours were not spared John's continued monitoring. Buy yourself a bra woman! Angela tried to quiet him. Don't worry she can't understand me. I think she can. 

Today we had decided to stay local. First, we needed a baguette, but by the time we'd done our washing the little supermarket in the village had sold out, so we tried the épicerie. Our luck was in. Price was dependant on weight. Nearly four euros. It better be tasty. It was. The little épicerie fascinated us with its range of organic fruit and vegetables. 

Bread bought we walked along the seafront towards the town of Andernos-les-Bains. A cool wind blew across the bay taking the heat of the sun away.

We found a sheltered spot to eat our lunch, then sat a while as we've done these last few lunchtimes talking, reading, observing. It took us a while to realise we'd been sharing the spot with some busy ants. Then we took a slow walk back to Marge along the road that ran behind the beach where we were protected from the wind and warmed by the heat of the afternoon sun. Upon our return Marge was having a hot flush! The temperature inside her was around 40c. Quick, give her some air! Hey Marge, have the neighbours left their van? We have a couple next to us who only seem to go out to walk their dog. What's that all about? We are sited less than fifty metres from the beach, the weather is beautiful, why would you want to sit inside your van in a parking area? There's nowt so strange as folk. 

Tonight, is our last night at Taussant. We were keen to once again see the sun go down. We shall miss the little aire, and even the six other van owners who have also been here all Easter whilst others have come and gone. We are sorry that we shall miss the cooking of the giant Easter Monday omelette outside the restaurant on the green. The quirky tradition harks back to Napoleonic times. As we walked out this evening two swallows sat waiting also to view the sunset. They made us smile. Summer was on its way.