The Pre Christmas Whirl Continues

We haven't finished clearing up from the party yet, life's been too hectic. We had the annual "truffle meal" accompanied by copious bottles of wine on Monday, hospital Tuesday (my cancer marker is very low so we just had a laugh and chat with my specialist), Wednesday was bridge and yesterday lunch and a garden visit with the gardening club. We are scheduled to carry on at this pace until at least next Monday evening.

Many of you will recall us taking you to a topiary garden in the Dordogne - it is one of the tourist attractions that all guests are subjected to. Therefore as we have been many times a visit in the middle of winter didn't exactly fill us with excitement but as loyal club members we agreed to go.

The visit was to be preceded by a meal at a local restaurant which far exceeded expectations. We were the nightmare group members as the Jardin Du Manoir d'Eyrignac was only 5 minutes from the restaurant but we managed to get lost! Whilst the lunch exceeded expectations the guided tour far far exceeded expectations. We had the gardens to ourselves and the guide was excellent. The tour was scheduled to be an hour to an hour and a half but was nearer two and a half hours because we were all so interested.

Naturally the garden has a completely different perspective in winter, particularly with the skeletal trees. We were so impressed that we are going to buy a season ticket so we can visit throughout the year. Those not interested in gardens can groan now as you fear that you will carted off to Eyrignac when you next visit.

 John took the opportunity to take some "arty"photos.