Tuesday 22 April 2014

Aire de Loisirs - Revisited

Out on a bike ride today with Jane, we passed the Aire de Loisirs, which Braye shares with Braslou, our neighbouring commune.

We've done this ride before several times before (see here), but today we were in for a surprise...

First visit: July 2011....

Today's visit: April 2014......

What a difference a spot of rain makes!

6 comments:

GaynorB said...

Just a spot????

Tim said...

What was it like last year and the year before?
I'm wondering if had been drained just before your 2011 visit...
part of the reason that Le Louroux is drained frequently is to keep the water quality up.
That said, the last two winters would have filled Lake Michigan!!

The Broad said...

And what a pleasant surprise!

Paul Beach said...

Its been empty for a while (a few years) after it had been drained. Looks like they have closed the sluice gate and allowed it to fill up. Thanks for the good news, its been depressing walking past this since it was emptied. Time to do the Braslou randonnee en bleu again.

Colin and Elizabeth said...

Gaynor.. Our thoughts exactly!! Will be in touch.

Tim, Yes it had been drained and empty for a few years but has filled this year.

The Broad... yes it was a pleasant surprise!

Paul Beach.... If you feel like sharing a walk, let us know! Likewise if you're near us, do call in for a cuppa. You're always welcome!

Paul Beach said...

Colin/Elizabeth,
Drop me an email, and we will see what we can do. Contact details can be found here: http://www.ibphoenix.com/about/contact
I know Braye, but do not know exactly where in Braye you are.