"It's so hot here!" was the latest report from the troop this morning as they were getting ready to mobilize today for the trip from Ajaccio to Sartene. Temperatures have been in the mid 30s and very dry. So dry that 3 major fire outbreaks between Ajaccio and Sartene have threatend road closures and the boys have seen a steady stream of Canadair water bombers overhead. 4000 hectares of brush and forest have been consumed and it is believed that 2 of the fires were started by arsonists. The boys find all of it quite exciting.
Friday, 24 July 2009
"It's so hot here!" was the latest report from the troop this morning as they were getting ready to mobilize today for the trip from Ajaccio to Sartene. Temperatures have been in the mid 30s and very dry. So dry that 3 major fire outbreaks between Ajaccio and Sartene have threatend road closures and the boys have seen a steady stream of Canadair water bombers overhead. 4000 hectares of brush and forest have been consumed and it is believed that 2 of the fires were started by arsonists. The boys find all of it quite exciting.
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
The gang have arrived in Corsica and are super excited about their new campground - if you can call it that. European camping is nothing like camping in the forests of Canada. These are more like resorts with the only difference being that your room is a tent. They have full modern facilities and The Mommy says the pools (yes, there is more than one) are just as good or better than other pools she has been to at fancy resorts. They were especially lucky to get one of the biggest camp sites with lots of shade and a picnic table. Perfect for them since they eat lots of picnics trying to follow their special diet. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be helping Frunty. He has had a bad reaction for the past 10 days and usually wakes up frantic in the middle of the night. Today they are all a extra tired because the overnight ferry boat was so modern, fun and exciting that no one got to sleep until late.
Sunday, 19 July 2009
I heard from the troupe that they have left the campground in Aix and moved to a nice hotel in Toulon for a few days. They plan on getting a break from camp life before taking the ferry to Corsica for more camping. They spent the day on the beach and say it’s just beautiful. It seems like the good weather has come back after that spell of cool winds that forced them to wear sweaters in the mornings and evenings.
As for me, I went to Paris to meet up with my sister & company. We had a great time and dinner was at a quaint little bistro with "specialities from the territories". K especially liked the escargot and we enjoyed a refreshing red wine that was served quite cool.
Saturday, 18 July 2009
Breaking News Flash!!Frunty has lost a tooth. The broken, crooked, bashed in front right tooth has finally fallen out after weeks of wiggling. Frunty sucked the tooth free and made way for the new tooth that is already making it's way out.
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Sur le pont d’Avignon
L'on y danse, l'on y danse
Sur le pont d’Avignon
L'on y danse tout en rond
The family was waiting for a bus to go to the next town, Avignon to see the infamous bridge and have a nice outing under clear blue skies and hot sun. The camping is going well and Frunty really likes sleeping in his own tent. Maybe it's good because he gets a break from Pit. Frunty couldn't resist telling me this morning that his brother threw his Lego on the ground in the restaurant. The Mommy is having fun keeping those two in line. She's having a harder time finding corn crackers as their bread alternative. What would you expect - they're in the land of the French baguette. Well they are certainly not starving and maybe they'll find new yummy things in Avignon.
L'on y danse, l'on y danse
Sur le pont d’Avignon
L'on y danse tout en rond
The family was waiting for a bus to go to the next town, Avignon to see the infamous bridge and have a nice outing under clear blue skies and hot sun. The camping is going well and Frunty really likes sleeping in his own tent. Maybe it's good because he gets a break from Pit. Frunty couldn't resist telling me this morning that his brother threw his Lego on the ground in the restaurant. The Mommy is having fun keeping those two in line. She's having a harder time finding corn crackers as their bread alternative. What would you expect - they're in the land of the French baguette. Well they are certainly not starving and maybe they'll find new yummy things in Avignon.
Sunday, 12 July 2009
The campsite now has 3 tents! Shells has arrived with her tent and Frunty has his own abode. It took several people to figure out how to set it up but some Italians figured it out and tonight he'll be on his own so he's very excited. I don't know how he'll fall sleep! Apparently, they're off to a camp store to buy a headlamp for him so he can read before getting some shut-eye. The weather has really heated up and so I heard of grand exploits in the pool. The Mommy is glad to have Shells to help look after the boys and everyone is happy to have each other for fun in Provence. Tomorrow they'll walk around Aix-en-Provence and maybe make a plan for more day trips.
Saturday, 11 July 2009
"Absolutely Fabulous!" That was the description I got about the day trip that family took yesterday. They visited an abbey and hiked both the easy and difficult circuits. Most people do one or the other but the boys loved it so much that they almost ran the difficult route so as not to miss the bus. The boys admired their tour guide, Thibault, who made their daytrip extra enjoyable. Next stop was a village where all the houses are painted different shades of ochre. Apparently the pictures are beautiful with the brilliant blue backdrop of the Provence summer sky.
The boys are enjoying camping but they have a hard time settling down in the tent. After they are put to bed, The Mommy might go next door to socialize with the neighbours while the boys supposedly fall asleep. No chance. Through the trees from the next camp plot, you would see the boys come out of the tent for a quick pee in the nearby bushes and hear lots of rustling and whispering from inside the tent. Last night they were awake until 11pm!
To prevent unexpected escapes from the tent, The Mommy attached a tinkerbell to the door zipper. Somehow, Frunty kicked or knocked this bell with his foot all through the first night. Needless to say it only happened the first night before The Mommy rearranged things to prevent another sleepless night. All in all, things are going well for the family and The Mommy is looking forward to having Shells join the group. This way The Mommy can have a few moments without having to watch the boys like a hawk.
The boys are enjoying camping but they have a hard time settling down in the tent. After they are put to bed, The Mommy might go next door to socialize with the neighbours while the boys supposedly fall asleep. No chance. Through the trees from the next camp plot, you would see the boys come out of the tent for a quick pee in the nearby bushes and hear lots of rustling and whispering from inside the tent. Last night they were awake until 11pm!
To prevent unexpected escapes from the tent, The Mommy attached a tinkerbell to the door zipper. Somehow, Frunty kicked or knocked this bell with his foot all through the first night. Needless to say it only happened the first night before The Mommy rearranged things to prevent another sleepless night. All in all, things are going well for the family and The Mommy is looking forward to having Shells join the group. This way The Mommy can have a few moments without having to watch the boys like a hawk.
