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32 Rue Victor Hugo Amboise, Loire Valley, Centre, France

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Chateaux country

A travel blog entry by woodsies

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... who is a guide in training. We set off to see three chateaux; the Lonely Planet Guide says two in a day is probably enough and it is probably right!! Mind you, we did it pretty fast as the speedo was up to 135kph at one stage!

I am soooo frustrated that we can't upload photos, especially of the chateaux. We did expect to be adding photos to this blog but so far can't do it. Basically the chateaux are indescribable - think huge, ornate, old, historical, full ...

Touring in Tours

A travel blog entry by woodsies

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... gloves, it is a challenge to access the bag, backpack or camera in a hurry! In addition, we are wearing the same clothes in all the photos, no matter what we wear underneath because we are always rugged up. The French pretty well all wear black chic coats and the children are bundled up in parkas and gloves, many with Christmas decorations or Santa hats. Their associations with Christmas are a long way from heat, holidays and beaches!
I will have to change my writing habits now ...

Last Full Day In St Cyran du Jambot

A travel blog entry by kimjones59

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... a large single garage with an earthen floor. Bats keep Mike's wine company while he is away. Each year when on holidays, Mike takes 30 litre bags, similar to the sacks in our wine casks, and has them filled with his choice of wine for the season. He then bottles them at home and lays them down to be enjoyed at a later date. This feature was apparently the real estate agent's trump ...

A Leisurely Day In St Cyran du Jambot

A travel blog entry by kimjones59

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... and build up pressure on it before giving the rod a super fast flick which sends the ball flying goalwards. All played in very good spirit.

Patou, the publican, is somewhat of a mother figure to the kids and as she has no children of her own, she is happy to be regarded as "Mum". It has been good getting to know Patou and she is determined to extend her English vocabulary before we leave, but laughs at the ...

Premiere Chataeau de Loire

A travel blog entry by kimjones59

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... and Sunday means, "Let's go shootin' boys!" We lost count of the number of seemingly civilised folk toting a good old double barrelled shotgun over the shoulder for comfort. One lone confused and bedraggled looking spaniel/retriever type hunting dog appeared from the woods wearing a look that suggested he'd had enough and wouldn't mind a ride somewhere nice and warm.

After enjoying another stint at practising our French over a coffee ...

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