10 days in Brittany

I have had the most lovely time revisiting my region of Brittany. Even though we lived there for many years I have lost confidence in driving in France now, but due to the kindness of friends who have a cottage there, I was taken in their car. I stayed in a lovely hotel in Pontivy, one of my most favourite towns.

Pontivy has a beautiful canal running through the centre.

You can see what warm weather we had. I was able to stroll through the town without a coat. It was so good to revisit little areas, cafes and restaurants, none of which had changed at all!

On the one morning when there was a shower, I sat with a coffee in my favourite bar, one where my husband and I always took our morning coffees.

Catching up with old friends was such a delight, two of whom I hadnt seen for 12 years! Like the buildings, they hadn't changed.

This house belongs to my friends . It's in a delightful little town called Malestroit. They have had a very close encounter with the water on a stormy night, but it didn't actually enter the house.

 Isn't it pretty?

I've come back feeling full of gratitude for a truly lovely holiday. Now I have to prepare for a knee replacement operation in October. This I am not looking forward to, but it's necessary.

One of the churches in Pontivy.

 

The 'little break'.

 A 'little break' turned into quite a lengthy break, mainly due to inflamed eyelids (Blepharitis). Even the name sounds vile.So the dark glasses have played a big part in life, as have countless sessions with eye drops.

I have been busy processing the hundreds of windfall apples (Bramleys, I think) that fall from my tree every day.

They have been sliced, stewed frozen  and made into Apple jelly, which is delicious.

I'm being taken to Brittany next week, by friends who have a cottage there. It's thirteen years since I was in France and it will be wonderful to catch up with some old friends, and maybe going to see my old house. I'm interested to see how the garden that I planted from a field, has developed.

This was taken the year before we left France.

I may not have much access to technology while I'm away. , but will be back later in September.