Oh no, not the beach again!

It's great to have such a playground just a short walk away.

Even Mamie's getting in on the act.

Nadine & Alfie (with Betty just behind)

Alf taking Selim off the beach...

...to  have a rest!

Another day near le Pavillon...

...Betty enjoying her poses.

A great hat to keep off the sun, Nadine.

Sacha & Alfie rockpooling...

...and one of their finds.

Mainly Betty

Our little granddaughter is growing up!

She's still the spitting image of her Maman Nadine though!

Another meal on the new terrace. It certainly came into its own this summer.

Somebody's spying on me watering the garden (from the well of course, water restrictions being in place).

The water in these fountains is all recycled...

...an ideal way to cool off.

Partial eclipse of the sun

Sorry, Bonnie Tyler.

There's the official poster. We didn't quite make 100% in Vendée but we weren't far off.

Mehdi & Élodie invited us to an eclipse barbecue, complete with Éclipse wine

Tine was lucky to get us plenty of special sunglasses.

Mother & daughter enjoying the spectacle...

...Élodie & Selim...

...and Martine & Mehdi.

Selim, but will he remember this day?

"It's a family affair"

The group on M&E's balcony.

This is what we all looking at...

...so impressive!

Meanwhile on the beach at La Terrière, Matt, Sacha & lovely Marie-Lou waiting for the big event...

...eyes protected courtesy of Mamie Tine.

Ok, enough talk of eclipses, let's have a bit of 'temps calme'.

Yet more fun times

This über-hot summer it's been great to make the most of the evenings.

Nadine, Betty & Alfie on the beach just before dusk.

No publicity...

...oh, ok then!

I can't remember where Tine & I were whilst Matthieu, Nadine and the three monsters were enjoying a meal at Côté Plage

Young Selim enjoying a bit of time with AlfnBets.

We sampled the delights of le Débar'c at Longeville...

...joined by Anna...

...and Matt. Séb, Alfie, Betty & Sacha were also there!

Betty posing on the beach.

Nadine's friend Karen and family called on us for lunch one day.

Alfie & William were born days apart. I reckon Alf is winning on the height stakes for now. Must be the curry-flavoured crisps!

Shrimping

One of Alfie & Betty's favourite activities when they come to stay is to go shrimping near to the jetty.

Betty with her water bottle hoping to catch lots...

...and Alfie with his net.

It looks like they've got something.

And here it is, a small sea cucumber ChatGPT tells me.

Some in-action shots now

Alfie & Nadine prospecting...

...whilst Betty waves from the jetty.

Here is normally a good spot, but not today. Better luck next time!