It’s nearly 7pm and I’ve just spent an hour swearing at Eurotunnel, the UK Government, the day two Covid test provider and any other words that turned red on my computer screen! Although the host has a good grasp of English, maybe not so much Anglo Saxon and the place is big enough that she was probably far enough away anyway. The actual Covid test at the French pharmacy (kindly arranged by Amy) was a breeze, or more accurately a sneeze, and I had both a digital and hard copy (that I was negative) within the hour.
I kept reminding myself that it was nobody else’s fault but my own, if I will go away during these times. 🙄
It’s all sorted now so let’s reflect on today……
I woke to a beautiful morning, the last remains of the early morning mist clinging to the trees in the next field.
I’m looking forward to a more leisurely ride to my final night stop in France, providing all Covid boxes get ticked.
At breakfast I am the only guest, and again at a large farmhouse table with five empty chairs, but this morning is different. I smile as I imagine you joining me, that all the empty chairs will be filled by those who have followed me on this trip, some of you know each other and some don’t, but it would be a lovely eclectic mix of people.
Obviously the blog has been so popular that five chairs wouldn’t be enough, but it was fun imagining you all chatting together and making new friendships.
I have a short story to tell about my journey north through France. I thought about starting it earlier but I felt it was sad because in the fields in southern France all the sun flowers had their heads bowed and were brown. I know it’s a natural cycle but they looked sad, however the further north I came the more yellow they became, but still had their heads bowed and still with a substantial amount of brown on them.
And then as I approached my final village in France this is what greeted me!
Glad all your tests are sorted ✅ and good practice swearing: was this multilingual swearing or pure Anglo Saxon? 🤣
(I used to be able to swear in Afrikaans but I’ve forgotten most of it. Most folk had no idea what I was saying but it felt good 😂)
Just a quick reminder, we drive on the LEFT side of the road and go clockwise round roundabouts. And the swearing will come in handy 😜
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I could teach you the afrikaans ones if you need a refresher 🤣😂
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I love fields of flowering sunflowers what a cheery sight to end your journey. Safe trip home xx
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Hey, can I sit at that table of followers and friends ? .You could be the host with the most and keep the wine flowing ……
We could have Reg on a pedestal and pay homage to him for putting up with you and your neglect at times.
Stay safe and enjoy putting your feet and Reg’s wheels on home soil. You certainly have had an adventure.
Speak soon. X
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It’s been lovely following your travels Bri, and at times I’ve felt that I have been at your table.
Safe last leg of your journey, Steve and I are looking forward to catching up with you next week. XX
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Save me a chair at that table, would love to chat through this journey my with all the other blog followers- you provide the cheese and wine and a vase full of sunflowers – safe journey home x
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Ahh what a tale you and Reg would tell. Looking forward to hearing it all again.
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Hi Brian
A great ending to a fantastic trip. I love the 5 empty chairs idea of all your followers gathering around the table! The sunflowers looked stunning.
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