Fireworks at Chinon

Last night we went up to Chinon to watch their Bastille Day Fireworks...  It was standing room only by the time it had gone dark.

What a show it was, with the fortress as a backdrop and a launch site and a stunning display of lighting and pyrotechnics from both sides of the river.

It was the first time I have managed to take photographs of fireworks, using the small Canon SX500IS on firework setting... They do however not do the display justice...

Well worth a visit next year...

Birthday update... Elizabeth and Jane have spent today (Jane's Birthday) at the Naturaspa in La RochePosay. (I am sure it will feature here in due course.)  They both had a very enjoyable day being body wrapped... whatever that is!!!

Tomorrow is the BIG one 60 60 60 oh la la...

Two Fetes in one day...

Today, 14th July, is Bastille day in France and many of the local communes have held Fetes and Vide Greniers.

With Elizabeth's family are over for a short break to celebrate both her and her daughter, Jane's, birthdays  we attended two events, both of which we went to last year.

In the morning..

Elizabeth with her family after making several purchases on the numerous stalls!!

In the afternoon,,,

An interesting vehicle powered by a 2CV engine.

Surprisingly we made more purchases!!

A good day was had by all despite the very hot temperatures... But where were we?