You might have noticed my absence over the last week, the reason was simple. With fifteen others we decamped to Normandy and stayed for a week in the above delightful chateau. Lots of time and chances to spend with friends and just purely by chance, opportunities to paint and sketch.

Although a little tired and weary the building was marvellous and owed by a super guy called Mark and his wife. The chateau has become Marks purpose in life, he spends all his time doing electrical, wood, gardening and whatever else needs doing. Nothing was to much trouble, we were made to feel very welcome and we had a rather palatial time. Lots of adventures as well, but those are other stories.