If there is one thing you can practically guarantee on one of our holidays is that at least once we will end up not staying where we had planned! That, of course, is the joy of the motor home - one can make plans on the fly.
This morning we went for our long-delayed walk around Cartelègue, which wasn't as interesting as it might have been. There were the usual things - primary school, library (only open 2 1/2 hours per week!), Mairie, Church {not open, although it was supposed to be}, 
and then, the other side, a manor house with hens, a chateau that didn't look like a chateau, and a former windmill that appears to be a private residence! Anyway, it was a pleasant walk, after which we used the services and headed on to a super U, where I did a shopping and we had lunch. In the van, not in a restaurant, although I expect there were restaurants or cafés on site, there usually are.
and then, the other side, a manor house with hens, a chateau that didn't look like a chateau, and a former windmill that appears to be a private residence! Anyway, it was a pleasant walk, after which we used the services and headed on to a super U, where I did a shopping and we had lunch. In the van, not in a restaurant, although I expect there were restaurants or cafés on site, there usually are.We agreed, when we set off, that we would park up in Niort, as there is a very nice aire where we stayed on our very first trip, nearly ten years ago now. And we decided that when we got there, we would decide whether or not to stay there - as it is a lovely city and the aire is wonderful, one of the best, we decided to stay. The Swan Whisperer went for a walk, but I was tired after this morning and decided my walk could wait until tomorrow. We aren't quite sure where we are going to spend tomorrow night, but possibly in Le Mans. We shall see.
