The Visit

She arrived with a French "Bonjour" and when she left there was a French outfit and French hat, more French words and a whole new quota of French boulangerie and pastry treat knowledge!

Jim, Blythe and Annabel arrived in Auxerre for a visit and we have had a wonderful if whirlwind time. With school and work, this trip was a short one so next time is already in planning. Our intrepid little family took automobile, plane, bus and train to get here. Upon arrival, we walked or in the case of Annabel ran, walked or rode Dad's shoulders. There was sightseeing, pool swimming, boulangerie visiting, crafting of different sorts, games, some shopping and much eating. Mama and Papa even squeezed in an hour or so of "date" time. Sadly, due to canal lock “chomages” there was no moving boat travel, but the time of year and canal repair work precluded that adventure. All in all, a very busy time which was over entirely too soon. . . It was very quiet this morning when we awoke with no early morning visit and we are missing our Girl. But then a photo arrived via WhatsApp and we knew that a little bit of France arrived in Wantage UK and was heading off to school. Thank you Jim, Blythe and Annabel for such a lovely visit!

Annabel with her Pastry Choice

Sharing

The Captain, Admiral and Crew

Nothing Like a Ride on Dad's Shoulders

Jim modeling his new size 16 yr-old French Bathers (we should explain that Speedos are the only bathers allowed in French pools)

A modest French Speedo is the Choice

Heading for the Pool

In the Pool

Thumbs up for Goggles: little girls swim like fish underwater. 

Sunday Pool Time a Hit

Annabel and Walnut Craft Turtles for the Christmas Tree

Always a Whirlwind

Opportunity to Write Words on Steamed Windows

Dessert (Pudding In UK Language) is Annabel's Favourite

Loving Boat Life

A Pomps (John) and Annabel Creation

Sightseeing on the passerelle

Qu'est-ce ce?

Dueling Cameras

Our beautiful little étoile

. . .and another picture of golden feet

No Lumières de Noel until 6 December,  so Horloge a second best

Night Walk

We thought this cat was an ornament; but he is real!

 

New French Dress

 

Comfortable

This Breakfast Not Recommended Every Day

Swan Feeding

And there were Twelve Swans a Swimmimg. . . really!

 

French Hat

Our Wonderful Neighbour Jan with a New Craft for All of Us

Another Jan Gift quickly coloured & ready for use. That Frozen gal gets around.

Melt Crayola Crayons in puddles on foil lined waffle pan. Drop in paper, tap,  drag, swirl & retrieve. Fabulous art work

New Technique

Concentration 

Learning Zingo; French Word Game

Big French Scarves are Useful

Girl On A Train

A Wonderful Weekend

Girl with French Hat, Mona Lisa Smile and School Uniform back in UK