Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Walked around the camp ground and part of the lake on which it sits. Sunny morning, mist rising on the lake, men fishing from a boat, all quiet and serene. The camp ground is huge catering for tents, vans, mobile homes and also has plenty of cabins - boats, water slides, lots of activities. The tent sites are much bigger than in Australia, all divided by hedges. Emma & Morgan left early for work - thank you both very much for a great stay. We drove into Montrevel-en-Bresse and brought croissants and had coffee at cafe La Caleche. Headed into the country-side to see a medieval mill that Emma had recommended, got lost a few times, then eventually found it in Montfleur but it was closed. We were due to meet Brent and Rosemary for lunch so thought we should make a start - the distance was not great but we were soon lost in a maze of minor roads and villages that the GPS struggled with. Drove through some beautiful farming country and forest (saw one deer on the side of the road) and eventually found Le Boomerang Restaurant in the tiny village of Les Pezieres. It was great to see Brent and Rosemary again after meeting them in Brisbane with Vicki. Enjoyed a delicious lunch of ostrich borgignone (not kidding) and red wine. Louise had a bug so we took it easy for the afternoon. Took a walk later a couple of Ks to the next village of Resinand. This is a really stunning valley in the Bugey Mountains. A simple dinner of delicious locally made chicken breast terrine and local wine plus a local beer with the label Fourche du Diable - Devil's Fork - large bottle with a cork and wire like a champagne bottle - very good.