New friends come to stay

We've just spent the most wonderful few days with our 'new' friends, Hugh & Jeanne from sunny Eccles, who were dying to see La Tranche in winter. It's funny when you click with someone immediately, but that's how it was, and we're really looking forward to spending lots of time with them in the summer when they arrive for their long stay (especially Happy Hour).

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We went to visit them in La Rochelle where they spent their first couple of days - no matter what the weather it's a beautiful town. Ok, it is quieter at this time of year, but still not deserted! They arrived chez nous on Saturday and appreciated staying in the East Wing. I can't say we did anything very exciting but it was just good fun to wander around and have a good time.

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The first photo shows one of our favourite signs. At this time of year there's not much problem persuading people not to practise nudism (as you can see from Tine's attire). If any of you are interested there are two naturist beaches in the area. At our age I think it's better to cover up!!

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We've had huge seas again. On the main beach there seems to be more sand deposited, which is a good sign, but on our side of the jetty it's a different story and the sea is VERY near breaking through to the lagoon at one point. Could be it will soon be less than 15 minutes' walk to the beach before long if the Council don't 'pull their finger out' and see what's happening.

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Photo 2 shows the protective fence at our entrance to the beach, somewhat battle-scarred from the recent very high tide. Next we have Hugh & Jeanne with Tine at Les Conches where the waves were very impressive. The last two photos show the sea at les Puits d'Enfer, near Les Sables. The foam was so thick it coated the rocks like Chantilly cream - amazing!