put some clothes on, and headed for the vineyards.
However, we had forgotten that all of France closes down between 12 and 2, so when we arrived at a vineyard to do some tastings it was closed! Still, that meant we explored lots of small towns and drove along some tiny roads with grape vines either side. They often looked more like small trees, with big fat trunks like nothing you ever see in New Zealand.
We drove to the far end of the wine area and sat in the car for a while, and eventually it was 2 o'clock and the towns became alive again. It has taken us a while, but we have now found very cheap but very drinkable table wine.
The rose we bought from one of the vineyards, the white we bought from downstairs. €5 for 5 litres. And they refill the container with a hose. We did buy some good wine as well, found a lovely oaky Chardonnay and a nice vin mousseux - we'll do without the champagne till we get there!
Ann has been improving her French, and has become very good at asking for un pitcher de vin! So much cheaper to buy 500ml at a time rather than by the glass. Graham has not always been successful ordering a large beer though! We have now found cheap wifi a bar, so no doubt le garçon will soon figure out what we like to drink while we're there!
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