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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Troll-Trek Series 1, Episode 16: Blois

 This week away has not been aided by the weather. It has rained most mornings and been half-and-half most afternoons. Yesterday the weather gods looked down kindly upon us. This was, unfortunately, not a free gift. Today we paid the price. You just can't go upsetting any old gods you know.

Our spirits were not to be dampened by the god's wrath, although the solar panels on our van, lacking their life's blood, have, in protest, gone on strike. This has left me typing this evening by candle light...

My camera was reluctant to show itself this morning as we strove valiantly to be good tourists. We were here to see the Chateau de Blois, nestled deep in the town of Blois on the edge of the River Loire. So neatly nestled in fact that it's not easy to spot it without actually tripping over it. This, combined with the damp nature of the atmosphere means that almost all pictures are from inside.

This castle is steeped in history, with multiple megalomaniac kings of France having used it as their holiday home, each of them adding bits to suit their taste.  

An interesting history then. And we all know how much young children love history.

They did, however, find some things to amuse them.

The weather improved just in time for the sun to go home.

Giving us a glimpse of the beauty of Blois.

There was just time for the obligatory horse ride...

...before setting off back to the van.

Time to sleep. Well, without electricity in the van there wasn't much bloody choice...

Tomorrow we visit another castle, Chambord (here). We then need to adjust our agenda to go in search of some electrons. Let's hope the oncoming Storm Ciarán allows us to sleep tonight. 

Well, the kids did ask for an adventure...


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