July, 2024

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Way home and laste gateaway of 2023

1. We find a place to sleep in a beautiful forest.

2. In the rain, this forest is beautiful.

3. Dinner.

4. On the way back, we stop at the Cascade des Tuffes.

5. Then we go discover the Herisson Waterfalls.

6. Upper waterfall.

7. Beautiful river.

8. A few weeks later, the first snows covered the Jura Mountains. It’s the opportunity for a hike..

9. Picnic.

10. Foirausaz mountain pasture.

11. End of day…

12. Dusk.

After this rather cold night, I protected VivaLaVida in its winter quarters where it spent 6 months in peace. I took it out a month ago to do a full service and prepare it for new discoveries this summer.

As you read these lines, Emile and I are somewhere with her discovering new lands. I will tell you all about it soon..

Have a great summer everyone and see you soon here ! 😀

Getaway to the Loire Valley

 
Having received a stay in a Lodge at the zoo of La Flèche as my 60th Birthday present, we went there during the fall holidays. On the way back, I took the opportunity to show Emile some of the Loire Valley castles.
 
 
1. Boondocking along the Cher…
 

 
 
2. … a stone’s throw from Chenonceaux castle!
 

 
 
3. Still so beautiful !
 

 
 
4. At this end of afternoon, it’s not too crowded…
 

 
 
5. Gardens…
 

 
 
6. Docking.
 

 
 
7. Fountain…
 

 
 
8. Last look…
 

 
 
9. Wake up on the banks of the Loire.
 

 
 
10. First rays…
 

 
 
11. Majestic Chambord castle!
 

 
 
12. Its famous double nested staircase.
 

 
 
13. Inner courtyard.
 

 
 
14. Chapel.
 

 
 
15. It’s time to go find a place to boondock.
 

 
 
to be followed soon. 🙂