01 May 2012 – Tuesday was Labour Day in France, a big holiday.
It was a wonderful day. It was the 1st Tuesday of the month, so it was
Book Exchange Day” at my French school.
My friend Donna and I went to the book exchange in order to return two bags full of books, where we enjoyed a cup of coffee and some social interaction with other local English speaking residents and visitors.
From here we wandered thru the “Foire de Marche”…with a quick stop at the Bolangerie for some fresh bread for lunch.
Our men had spent the morning inspecting the stalls at the Vide-Grenier.
Honey had some success and purchased a lovely French dish and a book of sketches and paintings of the French artist - : Martine |-Laurent Partarrieu.
After lunch, Donna and I hiked to the top of the “Table d’ Orientation”
to enjoy the long views and take some photos.
I was suppose to have done this the 1st April, but the weather was not cooperative.
Today was perfect for this and from here we walked in search of the Notre Dame Chapel des Neiges, we will have to do a return visit ..we were nearer than we thought.
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after our walk we strolled the boulevard of Gourdon, which was busy with the “Vide-Grenier”…Community Yard Sale.
We met up with the guys at the Promenade Cafe which was very busy, the outside terrace was full with people enjoying the sunshine and warm weather.
Below is a photo of the sunset from the dining room window of the gite.
Pink sky at night, sailor's delight!
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