Dad is back - and the Cliffs come to visit!

Dad returned for his final visit and the next day our dear friends arrived from the South! We had such a great visit with them and it was so nice to finally be able to return some small portion of the generosity and hospitality they had shown us.

Dining in our yard. An almost every night occasion.That is Connor's pal from school in Le Puys, Thibault. He had a blast getting to know Charlie as well.

We dined al fresco by the lovely Chateau Brissac. Just minutes from our home. 

We spent a wonderful afternoon exploring and relaxing at a very child-friendly little Chateau.  

The ever fabulous George! He lives in Russia, but we got to spend lots of time with him, both in the South and the North. Lucky us!

The knights in action. :)

Chateau Chinon - where Joan of Arc spent much of her time.