La Rochelle 3rd April 2017

Arrived in La Rochelle had been here 2 years ago and the sun came out for us. It is a beautiful place and our hotel is gorgeous. Masq hotel. Sorted out our room then headed out for lunch. Arthur I had his moules and frites and I had a ham and egg galette. We had a great day walking around the old town and round the harbour it was so warm. We came back and rested and then went back out for dinner in the evening we ended up sharing a pizza I find the food in France hard going as they have so much fish and cheese dishes and the only chicken dish I have come across is a chicken curry dish. Not my favourite. Hopefully today will be better. Today has been a lovely day. We went walking around the old town, it has been 2 years since we were last here and we cannot believe the changes that have taken that have taken place. They are certainly going all to improve the walkways, there are far more up market shops like massimo dutti, Swarovski, Agatha and Arthur. I was going to buy Arthur a pair of boxers from his namesake shop but at 39 euros a pair I declined. We went into a jewellers called Retour de Plage where I finally spent my Xmas money from my father in law. I bought a handmade necklace and bracelet. The jewellery was beautiful and the jeweller is onsite to make any changes. I got her to add a few links onto my necklace. We then went for lunch. I decided to bite the bullet and go to a fish restaurant as I knew Arthur really fancied oysters. He had his beloved oysters followed by fillet of sea bass served on buttered mash. I had prawns and battered fish with little sautéed potatoes. For my pudding i had the most delicious chocolate mousse with a salted caramel topping. Arthur had the smelly cheese. We were so lucky as the weather suddenly changed and just as we got back to the hotel, the rain started, thankfully it didn't last. Just getting everything condensed into less bags so that we can get the car packed properly as we return home on Saturday and I want plenty space to accommodate my last bout of shopping. Tomorrow we head for Caen.