The weather has been nearly perfect; temperatures in the 70s during the day, likely low 50s overnight. The water is crisp with gentle rolling waves.  Don played golf with borrowed clubs yesterday.  We rode bikes along the beach promenade on Wednesday (9 miles), a longer ride today along the harbor and into the Marais, a moorish tidal area used for kayaking and harvesting salt (25 miles).  Lots of relaxation and rest for Don’s cold, which he generously shared with me.

We have eaten pheasant, partridge and duck, killed by Patrice on his hunting excursions, and enjoyed fish and crustaceans on the same day they were caught.

Tonight we biked to a small beach restaurant to enjoy the sunset – a wonderful way to end this vacation in a vacation.

Tomorrow we drive back to Paris to take apart and pack the tandem and try to find space in our suitcases for the many souvenirs and gifts.  We are glad we are flying United as Air France is still on strike.