Thursday, 18 June, 2015

The original plan was for the group to ride bikes into the town for the market. However, several of us are not keen to cycle. Therefore, 5 of the group walk in; 4 decide to stay back at the Chateau and the rest of us pile into the van, one from yesterday. We make our way into town and find the main provenders for tonight’s “fish fry” – Doug and French translator Mouse. We also find JV.

In Alencon
In Alencon
JV and an amazing white asparagus stand
JV and an amazing white asparagus stand

We did not take many photos of the market but it was quite nice. We stopped at a bar for a coffee and were joined by others. A local started talking with us and eventually pointed Michael and Di to a liquor shop that had a large collection of Scotches.

After returning to the farm, we headed out the full group to a pretty little town Saint Ceneri le Gerei, the sign said the prettiest town in all of France. On the way, we stopped at a deli to pick up a range of baguettes, I selected a hot piece of pizza instead.

Arriving in Saint Ceneri le Gerei
Arriving in Saint Ceneri le Gerei
We go to a church at the top of the town
We go to a church at the top of the town
Overlooking the village from the church
Overlooking the village from the church
Another part of the village
Another part of the village
JV with the village below
JV with the village below
The Troops and their Baguettes
The Troops and their Baguettes

It is raining a bit so we head down into the village to a pub there.

To the Pub
To the Pub
Our Host and co-driver Charles Henri
Our Host and co-driver Charles Henri
The Group minus Doug
The Group minus Doug
The Bridge and River with some troops on it
The Bridge and River with some troops on it

Half of the group head off early with Charles Henri to go to a local Stud Farm. We make our way back to the Chateau with significant driving around in circles before we find it, for the second time today.
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Later we meet for drinks before dinner on the patio.

Drinks on the patio
Drinks on the patio

We had a Sauvingnon Blanc that was way too fruity so we only went through one bottle. Then it was time for the seafood dinner.

Ceviche with Yoghurt sauce and Sampfire
Ceviche with Yoghurt sauce and Sampfire

There is a much nicer white served with the first two courses.

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Scallop with White Asparagus and Black Pudding
Scallop with White Asparagus and Black Pudding
An unusual wine that was a straight Cabernet Franc.
An unusual wine that was a straight Cabernet Franc.

Colin said it was his favourite wine on the trip. I could not go that far but it was pretty good.

Confit of Salmon. Ah, Douglas - you have done it again!
Confit of Salmon. Ah, Douglas – you have done it again!
A break before dessert
A break before dessert

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Cheese - a delightful Camembert
Cheese – a delightful Camembert

A delightful meal from Douglas and a good day.

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