-Alex Mercer
Sunday, 1 May 2011
Beaucaire
We arrived in Beaucaire after a malicious train journey. A couple of people in the group were sick, our tiny 6 person compartment stank and we got next to no sleep. Not to mention that we were delayed by almost two hours, meaning we were on the train for a full 12 hours. When we got off in Dijon, we had obviously missed our connection, and thus we had to travel 1st class to Avignon. Most of us spent the time catching up on diaries or on lost sleep. We rented vans in Avignon, which was a little disconcerting as the masters told stories of themselves habitually drifting to the left side of the road. Finally, we arrived at the hotel in the south if France. After sorting out rooms we were told to meet at the pool in 30 minutes. Luxury. With breakfast at 8.30, an amazing 4 course dinner everyday, a pool and so far perfect weather, Beaucaire is turning out to a great holiday from the hectic days in Italy.
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Dear Group
ReplyDeleteWhen I conceived this tour in 1990, I never thought it would evolve into the fantastic experience that you are now being given. There is no way I could keep up with its pace today. Mr Buckingham could very well be investigated by the SPCA when he returns.
I became very nostalgic about your reports of Beaucaire. I ran across it in 1985, and what an oasis of leisure and refuelling it has proved to be for every tour the school has taken! The wonderful family that runs the establishment has been superbly loyal to us and in turn we have treated their special facility with the utmost respect.
Best wishes for the rest of your unique adventure.
Michael Farrell