6th to 8th May was spent at a pleasant campsite in a place called Jargeau near Orleans. the toilets left a bit to be desired ( until we found the newer toilet block), but otherwise it was very good, sunny and warm. Having set up we walked into town to get bus times for a trip into Orleans. We did consider cycling but it was 12 miles each way and the small one did not think we could do it. In the event the next morning, the bus was very cheap, quick and ran on time. On arrival we made straight for the tourist info but having gone to the place indicated by the street map on the lamp post, we were faced with a couple of very puzzled ladies employed in recruitment. They sent us to the right place which was near the cathedral.
Having gathered all the info and a book about Joan of arc we followed ALL the very small children visiting the cathedral, Oh joy! Then after a visit to the Joan of Arc museum and finding out all about how we burned her at the stake, mainly because the French wanted us to? Plus apparently, she had this annoying habit of going into battle against us and winning, so it served her right. Next a pleasant stroll around the old town and lunch immediately followed by guess what? Yes, some shopping!!! After what had been a very pleasant trip we returned and sat in the sun enjoying a glass or two of wine until quite late.
We are receiving complaints, a) about the lack of blogs and b) Their brevity plus they are not very funny. well I am sorry but a) we were not feeling very humurous and b)this is the first time we have had wee fee (that's what they call wi-fi). I did try and get into a Mc Donalds to use their free wi-fi but it was heaving so we left. Obviously the French have lost their love of good food!
Believe it or not we are supposed to be getting free wi-fi here but having typed the whole bloody lot in this afternoon, they had turned it OFF!?! So we had to start again tonight.
Lots of love
Hic, xxxx
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