14 to 16 August

Tuesday 14 August

Cherbourg by night

After almost a week of doing nearly nothing, today we finally managed to do absolutely nothing. Strolling around the marina, a quick ride to the supermarket, sunbathing – it’s all about being, not doing...

The Church illuminated

Wednesday 15 August
A change in the weather marked the start of our second week in cherbourg. Quite heavy rain and strong blustery gusts kepy us in for the morning - reading, writing, music, etc.  The big adventure of the day was in the evening - the obligatory mouleset frites at a corner cafe, then desserts at "Le Bowling"

Dessert at The Bowling (spectators only)

Thursday 16 August

We are paid up for another week here, and things are going well, even if there isn’t anything of significance to enter in the blog. Today, the gas ran out, and a new cylinder was fitted during the dinner preparation. Reading, writing (coming on well), a bit of music practice, and a touch of “Napoleon’s Revenge” for Tom...

Garaging the bikes