At 11.44 a.m. I received an email from
Vera, Mats’ wife, with the ominous title: ‘Delayed’. Not a good start of our
trip. Vera’s message read that there was some ferry trouble in Denmark – she didn’t
specify whether it was a strike or a technical problem. Anyway, it means that they
will have to use the bridges that connect Sweden and Denmark, adding a couple of
hours to their journey. Moreover, Mats’ contacts in his mobile phone have been
partly erased, so impossible to call me! Vera asked me to send a text message
with my phone number, so that they can give me a ring when they reach the Belgian
border.
Their delay will probably mean that we won’t
have drinks at my mother’s, because it will be too late. I’m not even sure that
we can make it to the restaurant for dinner, because we all want to make it an
early night in order to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when we set off
tomorrow morning at five.
Finally, the weather forecast for next week
couldn’t be any worse. Cold, cloudy and 40% possibility of rain, especially on
Wednesday, the day of Susan and Simon’s BBQ. I so hope the weather people are
wrong. I really want Mats and Vera to see the Loire Valley at its best: blue
skies, picnics alfresco and jolly people in colourful summer clothes, not rain
jackets and umbrellas. But then again, as blog friend Gaynor from La PetitePresse wrote in yesterday’s email: “… the scenery and the ambiance will still be
fantastic”.
10 comments:
Things will happen regardless and the people met will bring on the sun. Looking foreward to each moment of the journey Martine.
Here's wishing the weather forecasters don't know what they're talking about! My husband is on his way to France in about an hours time -- in looks good for the first two days he is there -- almost too hot, in fact -- but after that ...
Anyway, may you have the best and most charming of times. And of course, Gaynor is absolutely right.
It depends on which weather report you look at Martine, I am going with the one that says it will be partially cloudy with some sun:) for Wednesday. Drive with care Diane
Arrived..... finally, enjoying a good glass of champagne. Goodnight until tomorrow
How nice to see that Vera and Mats arrived safely and in time for a glass of "bubbles"! I adore the Loire, rain, hail or shine...I' m sure the sun will peek out to greet you at some stage during the trip...fingers crossed!
When we arrived in the Loire last night the autoroute was brought to a standstill by a very heavy hail storm. Cars were sheltering under the bridges for about 10 minutes!
When we got to our house there was another storm. Garage flooded but no damage.
See you on Wednesday :0)
I'm keeping track of you on other blogs. Looks like you're having a good time.
Did you enjoy the bottle of Mumm we left for you?
hey I found you via Food Fun and Life in the Charente,
greetings from Brussels !
anni
L&S, The sun was there alright on that memorable Wednesday. But it was the people that brought the warmth. I'll send you an email soon.
Louise, The crossed fingers really helped ... and we needed them. Thank you for the effort!
Hi Anni, Welcome to my blog. Hope to read you again in the future.
To all, I'm so gld we finally met and am enjoying your posts on the blogger party at S&S.
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