Had a lovely wander around the Town Hall block. Had my first meal from a hot-dog vendor, watched an amazing man with 3 strings of loops and a paddling pool of soap create thousands of bubbles to fly around the square in front of the Town Hall. Found that the Hall courtyard garden was open and had a wander through that, lovely rhododendrons. Back to the hotel for a quick refresh and then waited outside for Jesse. Fascinating watching all the cyclists here. Have so far only seen one person out of the many wearing cycling gear, all the rest in their daily clothes, including the man in his business suit! Jesse picked me up and we went back to his place. He normally cycles to work so his car is getting a work out, lol.

Had a tour of the garden, Cristina grows lots of fruit and veggies. They have refurbished their house almost completely from the walls inwards and is looking lovely. Christophe (11) and Julius (8) showed me their rooms up in what would be the attic at home, but not here. Great views!

Had thyme chicken, wild rice and raw carrots for dinner, yummy, and then 3 desserts. Fresh strawberries from the garden, picked and prepared by Christophe, then a whipped buttermilk something which Jesse made, and then Cristina’s chocolate cake. Then we made plans for today (Wednesday)

I was feeling rather tired by 8.30 and the trip back to the hotel, but it was still daylight outside!!!

Bubble blowing

Lovely seaweed/sea urchin over courtyard entrance

The chiming clock of the Town Hall from the courtyard

The fruit & veggie patch!