Soggy Sunday

At around three o’clock this morning, the wind picked up and it sounded like the terrace furniture might be launched elsewhere. Then the rain came and it was torrential, as forecasted. Fortunately, the house is nicely water tight and there was no flooding. It was good to see that front terrace is now draining as it should. But, when we awoke and as the rain continued, we had a much different view of the Rhone Valley than usual.

We had planned nothing for the morning, so it was good time to get further into our books. For the third week in a row and with yet different company, we returned to La Tuilerie.

Due to the dampness, we ate indoors today. It was quite delightful, as we were previously unaware of the view that they had of the Dentelles de Montmirail.

Seven courses and three hours later - veal stew today for the main course - we came away once again totally satisfied with our choice of lunch destination. The restaurant cats continued to be climbing between diners legs during the meal and scooting in and out of the kitchen. We reflected on the kind of health violation they would present back in Canada.

The weather had dramatically improved and by the time we got back to Chez Pigeon, we were quickly back into shorts and enjoying the sun - not for long. As forecasted, the cool wind and rain returned but now is hopefully behind us .