We are relaxing, most certainly, after the stressful weeks of house selling and Walter's many trips to the local hospital. We are also trying to build up our fitness levels too, especially for Walter, and I must say it is working very well. We can now both walk uphill without becoming breathless. Which is important here, as this campsite is built on the edge of a hill.
So apart from relaxing, snoozing, reading and talking, plus a few red wines for me, we are also out counting our steps on our smart watches. The aim is to now complete 10,000 steps each day.
The weather has been perfect, sunny, but not too hot. We woke on Wednesday morning to a fresh new world, the sun was shining, and the mist was rising from the wet grapevines. It was breathtakingly beautiful.
We drove nearly to the top of the hill overlooking Le Lavandou, and then climbed the steep steps for the rest of the way. There is an amazing garden up there, surrounded by small cottages and the remains of a windmill. Di and Mike found this place last April when we were here for Andreena's birthday, and we all walked up there during one evening. Only then we walked up even more steps in order to get to the top. The holiday house was about half way up the hill.
This time Walter and I also went for a walk along the fire track, which was very pleasant, except for the dog poo everywhere, which meant we had to look at our feet, instead of looking out at the views. But I still managed to get a photograph or two.
Walter looking very slim and fit. Please note the lack of knee support and no stick. His new knee is nearly perfect, and his leg straight again. Walter will not be tackling any ski slopes though. One injury was enough.
We also walked along the front of the beach, from Le Lavandou to Le Faviere, which is a very pleasant walk, and not too hot at the moment.
The view back towards to Le Lavandou. Not a brilliant photo.
The harbour at Le Faviere, taken from the top of a small hill, which was the only part of the walk that we put any effort into, the rest was just strolling along. But steps were counted!
A statue of a perfect man, not too many muscles but very trim and fit looking. I decided it was best that I did not take a front view of the statue just in case my blog was censored and removed from Blogspot. One never knows.
As we made all that effort to walk to Le Faviere, we thought it best we ate lunch in a restaurant, in order to give us plenty of energy to walk back again. So after a delicious pizza each, cooked in a wood fired pizza oven, we started our walk back.
The views on the way back, especially walking down the hill, were really lovely, as usual. Not many people on the beach though. So quiet.
In the mornings we have been going for our early morning walk along the back road. Unfortunately for me, but not for the frogs, there is too much water in the creek, so cannot go for my usual circular walk through the woodland, and then back along the road. There is too much water to jump across, and I would probably land on my backside in it, if I did try. Perhaps tomorrow I will take off my sneakers and wade across. As long as I don't stand on a frog.
Tonight we went on a short walk, partly along the valley fire track. I am looking forward to going further as I think the area will be very green and lush.
I have forgotten to mention that the wildflowers are all out still, so there is a mass of colour everywhere. It is such a lovely time to visit the area.
And as regards to counting steps - ever onwards, so they say.
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