Civray Market

I love French street markets.  Today we went to Civray Market,  It appears to be winding down and was not as large as it is in the full height of the summer but it was still interesting and there were a few photographs to be had:

Knife sharpening, beekeeping and dog-loving.

Don't you just love those spectacles - very French.

Et un beau sourire

Couldn't be any nationality but French!

Artisan basket maker.

Le Camélia

Friday night seven of us went to Auriac-sur-Dropt to Le Camélia restaurant.  What a superb place with friendly unfazed service of good food and excellent local wine all at a very reasonable price.  A sign of its popularity was the number of people who were disappointed having been turned away because they had no booking.

I Need a Rest!!

The last five days have been wonderful - full being the operative word.  We've done so much.   Every night dinner was with at least half a dozen people:

Yesterday Viv and I drove over to John and Sue's in the Poitou-Charantes.  The next week should be restful!

Pétanque at Villeneuve

This week I've been playing some pétanque in Villeneuve.  On the weekday evenings it was a friendly affair but this afternoon life was real and life was earnest.

A quiet evening's play

Viv throws and George looks on

George's turn

Saturday afternoon is serious time

Off to check

No pressure then!  There was.