Atlantic Coast

We really enjoyed our time in the Loire but it was time to head towards the coast and visit some of the towns we had missed last year.  Unfortunately the weather has been very changeable with heavy rain and wind most nights so, those of you with a conservatory can imagine the sleepless nights we have been experiencing.  No-one would ever sleep in one at home!  But then, in the morning,  the sun comes out and the beaches are gloriously empty and bathed in a soft light.  We particularly liked the small ports south of Les Sables-d’Orlonne which are sleepy backwaters at this time of the year and we can park right next to the beach during the day.

 

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A few days on and more rain, this time with no sun during the day.  Even so, we are very impressed by the coast south of  Ile D’Oléron and on down to Royan.  I could happily retire here rain or not. 

Things to do in rainy weather:-

1)      Shop for cakes in the local bakery.

2)      Try to get Wifi in McDonalds etc.

3)      Shop again for cakes!

4)      Les, practising his Ukulele, and doing quite well, Steve!

5)      Me, ..…shhhhh!  Knitting!

6)      Eating cakes.

A few more photo's of the little ports around the Gironde Estuary south of Royan.

The smallest Marie we have seen! 

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