So much for a peaceful night, at 4am we were awoken by the distant rumbling of thunder. Angela prefers a storm to be distant rather than overhead. We weren't surprised though at the arrival of a electrical storm after the heat of yesterday, then more rain this morning.
Today's high temperature is forecast to be 93f, so no doubt we'll be woken during the night again. Keen to be able to explore the area, we were out early this morning.
The visitors to the town had not yet arrived, we were able to enjoy a walk alongside the river Sevre without having to dodge bicycles and people, stopping for coffee at one of the waterside cafes.
The quiet of the morning was also appreciated by the wildlife. A swallowtail butterfly, John's favourite butterfly settled on a large buddleia, happy to pose for photographs.
Crossing the towpath, tiny newborn toads hopped across gravel and through grass making a desperate dash for the cool waters of the river, and on cool stone walls in the town insects took the opportunity for some copulating before lunch. All whilst a large Stork circled overhead.
But it was hot, very, very hot, and Angela felt a little heady, despite drinking copious amounts of water. So once again we decided to sit tight, and stay at this fantastic site. This evening a welcome breeze awoke the still trees, their swaying and shaking fanning us, but we were still hot. Tomorrow is looking to be cooler, and we will move a little further north and stay on a campsite to take a shower before heading over to Brittany. The highlight of today for us has been watching the wildlife. How can anybody not enjoy this pastime.
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