Well today has a been a very low key day… The arrival of the rentals, mum and dad Townend meant we had a chilled out day in the camp, did some washing, the kids played in the park and a trip to the supermarket for supplies was required.

We started the day with our delivery of fresh pastries from the local patisserie that we ordered yesterday, which were delivered to the site. They were delicious and the sun was out, the children were happy and contented.

If I could describe the site to you I’d say its a pimped up sports centre mixed with moors valley. On the site we have an ice rink, a swimming pool, a go ape style tree adventure and a farm. We wondered down and looked at the goats, pigs and sheeps, chickens, turkeys….. And deer! Caroline would love to know what noise a deer makes…. It was an amusing moment when the man cleaning the windows of the swimming pool saw Caroline trying to communicate with the deer…. Hmmmmm!

Mum and dad arrived once we had explored a little, and then we set about setting up the camp. We then had a trip to the supermarket for supplies…. Wine and seafood! Penny got a a4 ringbinder with a picture of freckle on the front, and Fraser got a pair of flip flips! It’s the little things… We might as well have bought them the crown jelwels! We also got more cheese, wine and seafood for this evening.

When we got back we let the children play and they got the giggles big time. I thought they were going to be a nightmare to settle but once they had showered they went out like a dream…. Fraser keeps telling me how much he loves me and penny keeps kissing me…. I think they are having fun!

Right now I’m settled with a full tummy, after eating our cooked prawns, moules, oysters,bulots, and yes a glass or two of wine, listening to the sound of the forrest and feeling quite content!

Hello everyone,

Tonight is my turn to make a guest appearance before I say au vior to my time with three of the adamsons.
………….well I never would have thought this time last year that the crazy lady who was to be my boss in September 2012 would change my outlook on life and be sitting where i’am today!

These last six days have been wonderful and not anything like the contiki tour of Europe in 21 days I did way back when. Although some wine has been consumed ( not a lot really 🙂 ) The sights have been amazing, the laughter has been uncontrollable at times, the food delicious and the memories timestamped in my mind for a lifetime.

In January this year I was ready to pack my bags and go home just because I was homesick however the “queen of Woolston ” as she is referred to in the uk decided she would adopt this crazy Aussie and show her the good life to uk and Europe, and boy what a ride.

Nick ( hubbie) and I now have some lovely friends who make us laugh until we need to wear tena ladies! We also have experiences that we can remember forever. Something we will be very grateful for always.

So back to me and this trip – today my English family was almost complete with mum t and dad t joining us in their amazing caravan ( luxurious and big) the only people missing are of course my love of my life – husband and my brother from another mother 😉 + all our English friends xxx

My favourite parts of this trip have been –
* me packing one bag to take ( yes eliza and mum believe it! )
*pushing freckle to start onto the ferry
*laughing and trumping in the van at the man with the cat in the lead.
*kisses goodnight and good morning from the happy scamps and cuddles in between
*my fluent French making Sarah jealous 🙂
*catching crabs, prawns and mussels with sar, penny and Fraser
*all the amazing sites to see
*camping
*having the best seat in the house to view the French world go by and not know where we are going
*basically EVERYTHING 🙂

So now I have seen the beach, the sea and am set in amongst the nature reserve of Rennes ( very relaxing and peaceful) another seafood degustation awaits with perhaps a glass of wine then a shower, facial and manicure to end the night and off to Paris in the morning.

One final word because I don’t really like to talk – yeah no
I want to say thank you to Sarah for opening my minds to limitless ideas and many opportunities I know I would never have dared ventured before. When moving over I decided that I would say yes to many if not most things and sars has gone above and beyond to ensure that my English bucket list is achieved. I adore being part of the Adamson family as does nick and we are so lucky to have them all in our lives ( no I’m not getting soppy) – they are true blue , the real deal. Anyone that knows them will understand.

Love, smooches and cuddles

Caroline