Last full day

The start wasn't just as early today as the plan was to have a yoga class run by Alexia and then to have breakfast afterwards followed by relaxation, a short walk and massages for most people before finishing the day with dinner out.

As we stood out on the steps taking in the air, Kathy threatened to throw water down as she had been planning on a long lie - don't think she was annoyed though, she looks too happy. Rather like Janice's frogs dotted around the garden.

....and the beautiful geraniums in pots places round the courtyard and by the pool.

Teresa, Marina and Geraldine before yoga class.

An hour of stretching later and then a leisurely breakfast found me having been scheduled for a massage and able to lead a short walk for those who fancied stretching their legs.

We thought we might have made it to the Arboretum today but no luck, it was just a little further than we'd time for so we returned for a staggered lunch and appointments for massages. More swimming, more lounging in the sunshine and I finally found out what everyone else had been going on about. Not only is Alexia a great yoga teacher but her massages are the best I have ever had!

Today it was cocktails by the pool as it was our last day

Paula relaxes and soaks up the sun

Gemma swims

Our venue for dinner was the Auberge du Lac in Chandon near Trivy, we'd walked close to this only the day before and it was looking really pretty with it's window boxes and tubs of red and pink geraniums.

The Auberge Du Lac is converted from the old railway houses. It's been run by the same family for over one hundred years and serves very traditional French food and rustic wine in unlabeled bottles.

Don't Janice and Mark scrub up well?

 A few photos of the evening:

 I love this photo of Paula and Marina, they look so naughty!

Back at home and Janice and Mark donated two bottles of Roger Bonjour's sparkling wine to us. We'd been sampling Roger's wine all week but hadn't been able to have him come and do a tasting as the harvest had been early due to the weather and he was tied up with that.

Here's Mark bringing the refreshment and he and Janice stayed and had a drink with us. We were also able to tell them that there was no need for an early breakfast the following morning as it was our last morning - a long lie before we head home.

I knew our time away would be great but this time in Les Ceresiers exceeded my expectations totally. It was so easy and so relaxing and everyone got on so well...and yes, you're right, they all want to know when we're having the next East End Girls holiday away!