In hindsight our trip was probably a crazy idea. Three weeks in a foreign country in a family situation with a relatively new boyfriend was inevitably a recipe for potential disaster. As a parent it isn't the easiest thing to spend three weeks in such close proximity to your children so for an outsider....hmmm!
Life was so busy leading up to the trip that we didn't really discuss where we wanted to go or exactly what out expectations were.......
We travelled a lot.......
Visited vast numbers of Chateaus ........
And then, the inevitable.......we parted.........
I don't usually share my moments of upset with the world but events really blew me here. Dreams shattered in a heated moment.
In true 'me' style, after initial sobbing I was rescued. I am so grateful for the circle of love that surrounds me. This wonderful bunch were fantastic hosts for three nights.
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| I was permitted to find the hidden window. How symbolic to 'let the light in'. |
Miraculously, I found the strength to carry on with our adventure......
We continued to visit amazing places......
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| To taste and feel the delights of France...... |
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| To marvel in awe.... |
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| To find romance in the ordinary...... |
I mastered driving on the wrong side.....and navigating French roads!
We laughed and played, we relaxed and had fun......
And then.......more tears!
Friends back home offered much needed support and guidance and the RAC rescued us and repatriated our lovely car and all of us safely back to the UK.
That moment of sheer relief when you return to familiar ground.
Home is definitely where my heart is <3 <3 <3 <3
