3rd of October

As she would not be there at my expected time of arrival, Ségolène sent me detailed directions on how to get to the Gîte Villa Caline. It was a pleasure to find the chalet had been beautifully prepared. I had a shower, did some washing and while having a beer on the terrace Cédric the host came for a chat and generously invited me to dine with the family in the main house. I had booked the option which included dinner and breakfast but felt privileged to share a meal with a lovely couple and their two young children. I was moved by their kindness and the extent to which Cédric and Ségolène went to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable. The next morning I left with a feeling of immense gratitude for having met such lovely people.

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