Life in our caravan can be quite varied but some days it is nice to just be lazy and we have had a few days like that. We have to do the mundane things such as shopping, washing and cleaning but that doesn't take too long when you only have a small living space. It is never boring, I am quite happy just sitting and reading sometimes, and while I am doing that Rob always seems to find something to do around the caravan or car.
Such as raking leaves!!!!
We went out for a drive yesterday to a small place called Angels-sur-L'Anglin. It is said to be the prettiest village in France and it is certainly very interesting. It is almost like stepping back into the medieval times with its old buildings and ruined castle. The name fascinated me so I looked it up. The Angels were a Saxon tribe who came to this area in about the 5th century and settled here, probably because of the huge granite outcrop that dominates the area and overlooks the river Anglin. Then the castle, which is in ruins now, was built about the 12th century. It was occupied by the English during the time of the Hundred Years war, so that is a little history lesson for you all!!!!
As it was lunchtime we found a car park next to a cemetery, and had some lunch before having a walk around.
The village is divided into two by the river and from near where we had lunch there was a viewing area looking down on the river and the lower part of the village.
Some of the narrow streets
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| A modern twist to an old building |
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| This could be an advert for a Landrover Discovery!!! |
We drove back up towards the Castle but discovered that it wasn't open to the public but we were able to walk up one side of it.
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| Apparently the English built these steps during the 6th century!!!! |
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| I like this house |
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