Things are also different in La Rochelle. Here the sights are open all day and quite a few of the eating places and shops are open all day. Must have something to do with the influx of tourists over summer and it makes a hell of a difference to the general ambiance of the place.
We spent quite a good day here, mixing in two nice meals with a visit or two and a little shopping and promenade around the waterfront. La Rochelle is very well served with public transport park and ride and with city provided bikes. This year quite a few other cities are also starting bike systems where the bikes are located at various places around town and you can use as available. In La Rochelle, we think that you get the first two hours for nix and then you pay a euro or two per hour after that. There is a nice acquarium here which is open until 11pm so they can do it in some places.
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Dearest Yvonne (and Randall..are you really 60yo....gives and new meaning the term 'child bride')
Great work on the site. love the scenery and your take on French life.. Sounds sooo layed back and relaxed. Its not too slow is it!!! Would love to meet some of your new found French friends and perhaps some insight into their retirement dreams etc. Or is it just more of the same? You guys any closer to that decision to invest and stay?
The first blush of winter ending in Canberra has arrived, but litle respite to the long dry. Certainly in distinct contrast to lush scenery of provincial France.
Bon appetite.
Lynton & Julie
Thanks for the comment Lynton. Sometimes it is more of the same, just like going to work was, not so long ago now. Somewhat closer to decision point as we go around and discuss things. We have certainly refined our ideas a lot on what we think is quite a big decision. Expect that point to be around end of year as we are now too conservative to just jump in.
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