We did move on, just a few more miles downstream and satnav took us right through the centre of Blois. We didn't stop there because that had been part of our previous holiday in 2006. Then we had visited several of the famous chateaux - Cheverny, Chambord and Blois which were amazing - but we are trying to keep away from the busy areas and seeing new places and sights. And so we came through the Foret de Blois to la Ferme de Prunay in the middle of nowhere north of Onzain - a perfect place to chill out with my feet up. See photo of the day - spot the difference!! (Hannah T. where are you when I need you? No doubt you can diagnose which one hurts.)
This is a campsite, but also a working farm and surrounded by fields of sweetcorn and sunflowers. In the evening we had a walk/hobble as far as the facilities. They are excellent and more like NZ than usual in France - including a kitchen area for tenters with cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer and, the first we've ever seen - shower rooms with two showers in! The site is very popular with families and English ones in particular. When John booked in Madame had said to him that she loves having the English - they are always so polite and well behaved!
Saturday 23rd August
Although the swelling doesn't seem to have changed, my ankle has been a lot more comfortable today, so after a lot of resting it, I tested it out on a short bike ride. John is getting more like his son every day - the bike ride was just over 9 miles! But I'm none the worse for wear and despite the fragrant aromas of muck spreading it was good to see this a bit of this rural area. It was good to hear from Natalie and David today - they are spending a day in Cowes to celebrate David's birthday.
We are sorry to hear about Ann's ankle but hope that John's exercise regime will have the desired improvement!
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