Striking French

Striking French

Majestic Wine on the way back to stock up supplies.

The Effects of Alcohol

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A visit to the Musée Picarvie, lunch at "La Buvette de la Plage" and then a walk around the old town and the Herberium.

Bastille Day

Bastille Day

Watched the parade in the village, complete with mini "Blues Brother", before a bike ride around the 17km Circuit du Héron.

Two by Two

Camels

A visit to the Musée de La Marine in Etaples and then Leclerc where we saw Camels, Llamas, a Zebra, Horses and Goats in the car park- the circus was in town.

Historical Etaples.

Les Phoques

Seals

A walk around Le Hourdel with "views" of the seals in the distance- 91 according to the wardens.

Plant Stand

Plant Holder

A visit to the local garden centre to buy pots and plants.

Ready to Go

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Cycle to the Rederie at Villers-sur-Authie. Getting the plant stand back to Quend was fun!

Historical Villiers.

Dream Home

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A rare visit to the market at Rue before Pauline, Dave and Oscar drop in on their way back from Spain.

Mackerel

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Fort-Mahon market in the morning, spotted a Marsh Harrier on the way back. Tidying the patio in the afternoon and a barbeque later on.

Stairway

Cassel

Visits to Bergues and Cassel.

Historic Bergues.    Historic Cassel.

Time to Turn Around

Sign Post

Bike ride (22.8 kms) starting from Saint-Valery along the Somme cycle path. Sightings of Cormorants, Storks, Buzzards and a Golden Oriole.

Le Château

Regnière-Écluse

A walk around the grounds of Le château de Regnière-Écluse.

All in a Row

Ducks

Fort-Mahon market then a longer than planned bike ride around the local villages.

Heading for Dry Land

Sheep

Saint-Valery market followed by a walk to Le Crotoy for the Salicorne festival, a couple of stands, so not too impressive! The high tides meant the sheep were paddling in places!

Holidays!!

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A windy drive down to Quend, barbecue in the evening with a glass (or two) of wine.

© Stephen Ramsay 2023