Not my usual time to return to France. Designated as a home improvement work crew, Bill, Erin, Michael, and I met in Monflanquin to perform some much needed home maintenance. First priority, replace moldy old living room floor boards, repaint the walls near floor board and thoroughly clean the cave. Then time permitting, ready the window in the master bedroom for an air conditioning unit. With less than a week to accomplish these tasks, we held family meetings to quantify what could be done and how. Michael and Erin amazed us with their skills. Bill, now retired from TriMet, kept everyone on task with his master list and worked hard. My job: keep the crew fed. And voila, it all got done despite jet lag and language label confusion.
I felt the magic of Monflanquin return immediately. What a joy to rediscover my friends! Spring turned up to make our stay a pleasure. One day, I sneaked in a 10 K hike between meals and found myself truly enjoying the fresh air and nature. After hibernating during much of Portland's winter, it felt so good. Saturday before departure, all work completed, we drove to Chateau Castelnaud, a medieval fortress in the Dordogne and home to an excellent military museum featuring medieval ammunition like the sling shot. Below are some photos from the trip.
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| Erin's birthday celebration |
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| At Chateau Castelnaud |
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| Construction crew on break |
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Erin Makes A New Friend
Rue Sainte Marie |
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