Heyyyyyyyyoooooooo!
So this week I’m on holibobs in France… yipppppeeeeeeeee!!! So at least after the last couple of weeks of mental breakdown I can finally talk about some fun in my Loopy Laura way.
I’m only halfway through so I might be able to spread the French Love over two weeks worth of blog!!
As I’m writing this I can look to my left and see hills and fields meeting the cloudy but bright sky. The room I’m sat in is the living area/kitchen in the old Presbytery (aka vicarage; parsonage; pastorium etc.) that my in-laws have in Lot-et-Garonne, France. The radio is playing and French radio doesn’t much do censorship, and plays a good mix of French pop; traditional French and British pop. There are a few modern additions like the swimming pool and electrics but all in all the building has been kept as close to its original state as possible. The church this place originally housed the Priest for is a 2 minute walk down the hill….
It’s something on my 40 before 40 list (see last weeks blog) to visit churches (not just St. Giles) and learn something unique about each one. The thought behind this is it will give me a deeper understanding of other churches and connect me not just to my faith but with others that have a Faith; and the places we worship. Enriching my faith is important to me. What I found cool about this church was that it had a sheltered waiting area outside the church for those early to services. Another cool thing (but this is a common thing in France), was that the graves weren’t individual… they were as above in families. I thought keeping families together is a lovely idea.
We have had mixed weather so on the super hot days we have tended to stick around the pool mostly and we have really enjoyed the pool. We set up a little play area for Isobel for when she’d had enough of the pool and to keep her out of the sun. She even fell asleep in there one of the days.
When my sister-in-law came here she went to a man-made beach at a lake. She had recommended it and so we went for a trip out. It was really good even though Isobel was grumpy and didn’t want to touch the sand or play in the water at first. Eventually she chilled out a bit and enjoyed some water and sand time. Her Grandma bought her a bucket and spade. The boys decided to bury Mat in the sand but got bored after burying his feet. We had lunch at the beachside restaurant. It was really clean and they had some walking routes and water rides too. I would recommend a visit to anyone staying in the area.
I have loads more to show you and of course I could ramble on forever but… I’m on holiday so I’m going to go and enjoy more holiday so I have even more to ramble on about next week!
Updates….
I haven’t been to Slimming World with being away and I have literally eaten what I want while I’ve been away. Will deal with getting back on track when I’m home!
I have been doing some walking while in France but again will focus on getting my steps back on track when I’m home.
The book I’m reading on holiday is ‘How To Be Happy’ by Eva Woods. I’m about half way through and it’s a fab story so far. In a nutshell it’s following the 2 main characters through different but equally difficult experiences and vow to do find their Happy in 100 days by doing something/learning something everyday no matter how big or small. It’s a concept that has been around on social media etc. for a while but I love the way Eva Woods doesn’t rush to reveal everything too quickly. The chapters are arranged in the days and several times already I have been swept up so much in the characters I have felt what I think they would be feeling. I’ll let you know my final thoughts next week!
Love and Blessings, Loopy Laura xx
