Saturday 6th October

Rogny/Briare
It was time to show Marisa some of the places we have visited and of course Rogny Les 7 Ecluses our closest village.
We went into Briare and had a cup of coffee in one of the well patronised cafes. It was just after 1130 and the tables were full of smokers and wine drinkers with occasional coffee being drunk. They were playing Rapido (our Keno) and were all enjoying themselves.(It was Saturday morning I suppose)
We visited the Mosaic museum and walked up through the town to the canals and the Pont Canal. Winter seems to have set in for the locals as most places were now closed since Beatrice and I last visited a few weeks ago. Marisa took lots of Photos which she is going to put on a disk for me before she leaves.
It was certainly cooler now so we drove home about 3 for some lunch and to watch the Australia game against the English, which we don't need to discuss any further as the Australians must have put in their worst performance ever.
Spent a very relaxing time catching up with Marisa and whats been happening at home.
We were hoping that Danielle would be able to join us but we understand the work implications and of course the money involved. Its probably not the best time to come to France now as winter is definitely moving in. We will be ready for some warmth and sunshine by the time we get home.