La Confiance

Just back from a short mini break in the Le Brenne region of France. Great place, surrounded by lakes of all sizes so perfect for Dragons and birds. Spent a long weekend there and was lucky enough to have decent weather for the three full days we were there.

The start of the break was not an auspicious one with a very choppy overnight crossing from Plymouth to Roscoff and torrential rain all the way down until just before we arrived at our base.

We stayed at La Confiance a small Chambre d'hote near Azay le Ferron run by a great couple, Sue and Chris, who ensured we were well fed and watered, provided us with maps and ideas for local walks and generally looked after us really well. Chris's mantra "No one leaves the dinner table hungry" speaks volumes for their generosity.

I was somewhat hampered by the lack of wellies which were needed to navigate some of the waterlogged paths around the lakes. Guess what the last thing I took out of the car boot before we left was? "I won't need these" I remember saying confidently as I removed the wellies that reside permanently in the boot. Oh well, move on.

Graham has added to his bird list and I have picked up a few new dragons but haven't had time to look at the pictures properly yet. I have taken around 1300 and the second day was a bit breezy so I anticipate a busy time weeding out the poorer efforts

Once I have started sorting out the pictures I will post a few this weekend.