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If we were having coffee: I would tell you that I am sitting here on a cross channel ferry, travelling backwards.
Reluctantly going home with a head stuffed full of memories and and dreams. This past week has been wonderful.
Anyway first things first, where are my manners. Welcome to the garden today it is lovely and warm out here. So far we do not need the space heaters nor the marquee though they ready for use at the first drop of rain or drastic drop in temperature. Now we have ( thank’s to Paul) all types of tea and coffee. Not to mention cakes scones, and all sorts of cconfectionery Enough to make the artisan baker, from the small village we have just spent the week’ a very proud lady indeed.
If we were having coffee: I would drive you mad with tales of Chateaus and castles inhabited by Kings. Queens, princesses, princes not to mention infamous mistresses who often ruled the roost ….. but not always.
If we were having coffee:
I would I would explain how we visited the village that was the birthplace of the famous mathematician and philosopher Descartes. The village is of the same name. The first Sunday we were in France we drove into town to sample the Market and then the coffee. While we were there we were witness to a service in the town square to commemorate the liberation of the town. By allied forces on that day 70yrs ago.
On our second visit yesterday (Friday ) we discovered the beautiful and peaceful public garden’s. These were full of beautiful touperie and ponds even a little wild life enclosure with, geese, ducks, sheep, goats, and Llamas and a lovely pig called Zorro.
Just outside the park we found the Church where René Dacarte’s mother is buried. The church though not in great repair is still used to this day.
If we were having coffee:
I would explain that I have put up photos of all of these things in the blog posts I have written this last week. Can I get anyone another drink or something to eat. Are you still warm enough the sun is beginning to set now. It is sparkling on the sea. We have moved now to the Restaurant for dinner. We certainly have a sea view now. 🙂 . We only had a view of the lifeboats from our previous seats. I am actually quite hungry now. Looking at the red sky from the spray splashed window reminds me of one of my Mother’s many sayings “Red sky at night shepherds delight. Red sky in the morning shepherds warning!” Funny how all the things my Mum would say and I would roll my eyes come back to me now and I realize how much truth and wisdom there is in them.
If we were having coffee:
If I am honest I shall tell you now that I had a good nights sleep even though we did not get home until midnight! We have done the washing and it is on the line! Hoovered and dusted round and even had a flying visit from the middle son. I am so grateful that Paul is here to help as I am back an forth sorting things out. I do love my home, my house the area, my family and friends but Oh! I did love that holiday!
Never mind I must get on so eat drink , chat and be merry and I shall be here you only need to shout. If I were you I would scroll up or down and check out Paul’s coffee morning it is here too!! So for now be well and be happy. 😀
If we were having coffee I’d ask you : would you like another cuppa, or a biscuit . I’d tell you I have really come to enjoy these chats and I’d love to hear what you would tell me , If we were having Coffee Original idea from http://parttimemonster.wordpress.com/
Sep 14, 2014 @ 12:03:48
Travel is invigorating but there’s nothing like sleeping in your own bed. ❤
Thank you for the coffee. This is just the way I like it, black and hot. No, thank you. No sweets for me. I had a big breakfast.
Odd how quickly the days change after coming back from a vacation whether it is long or short and the time away vanishes and the days weave back to what they were before the trip.
Glad you had a good night's sleep, Willow and nice to have you back. Hope you are well refreshed after a break from your regular routine.
Gotta run. Thanks for managing to have me visit you so soon after your return. I thought you might have liked to sleep in today. 🙂
Sep 14, 2014 @ 18:56:22
Yes Tess nothing like your own bed but as nie as it is to be home the relaxation of the holiday is fading away so fast and the responsibilities of home and the every day invade my space. xxxx Always good to chat to you! xxxxxxxxxxx
Sep 15, 2014 @ 14:36:59
Good to chat with you too.
Sigh, awful how the vacation fades and time recedes.
Sep 15, 2014 @ 14:39:17
Yes it amazing really just as if a shutter comes down and Wham Bang Thank you Mamn it’s gone! … Hey Ho Christmas next!
Sep 15, 2014 @ 14:59:17
I hadn’t thought of that. Nope. Thanksgiving and then Halloween. Don’t want to rush to the end of the year. 😦
Sep 15, 2014 @ 15:05:32
eeeeeeeek ! I am really noticing the temperature change!
Sep 15, 2014 @ 20:10:01
Ha ha
Sep 14, 2014 @ 13:16:56
Great post Willow – your travels were excellent. The pics you sent back to us here at home were fascinating – I looked forward to each post. I’m glad to hear you slept well – that happens to me too when I’ve had a long and busy day with great memories.
The pasteries set out on your table in the top pic are delicious looking. My mouth was watering over the creme filled goodies. 😀 Yum! I’ll have another of those fancy ones on the bottom tray in the center. Just let me wipe the creme off my mustache first. ha!
Sep 14, 2014 @ 19:15:21
Why wipe that fine moustache you’ll only cover it with cream again!
Sep 14, 2014 @ 13:54:42
That does sound heavenly. And you are absolutely wicked for sharing that decadent photo. I just asked Johnny to bring me some donuts. Have a safe trip home, Willow. ♡
Sep 14, 2014 @ 19:16:34
Did Johnny bring you home cream doughnuts?? 🙂
Sep 14, 2014 @ 19:19:19
Yeah. LOL. Can’t do that very often.
Sep 14, 2014 @ 17:07:43
I do enjoy these moments, Willow. 🙂 xx
Sep 14, 2014 @ 18:24:21
I always do too Audrey you are always welcome! 🙂 ❤
Sep 15, 2014 @ 17:42:43
Welcome home, Willow, time to relax, unwind, enjoy the memories of a week well spent away!
Sep 15, 2014 @ 19:02:56
Thanks Mark we have been home only two days but it is almost as if it never happened xxx
Sep 16, 2014 @ 23:47:43
Well, while I love the coffee…. I must admit I’d probably over eat when the sweets came out. 😀 I love traveling, seeing and trying to photograph so many cool & unusual (or enticing to me) shots… I love your photos and your trip. I do like to get home to my bed and my babies (pets) but by the 2nd day back…. the luster is already worn off… As my daughter use to say, “it’s back to reality time”… kind of a bummer…LOL
Sep 17, 2014 @ 05:27:32
aha! The beauty of out online coffee time cakes is that they are totally calorie free 🙂 yes we’ve been home 4days and the holiday magic is fading fast. Hey ho that’s real life for you. Keep well. Xxxx