Observant readers may have noticed it's been a bit quiet around my blog lately. That's because we spent the end of August and the beginning of September in Normandy, France. We've certainly experienced a mixed bag of weather in August and our holiday was much the same. Given the proximity of the north of France to England that's not surprising right. Next time we'll have to head to the South hey.
We've also been delighting in many of the fruits that the season has to offer by picking plums, apples and eating handmade blackberry muffins which are apparently on trend in France at the moment.
Then there's the park which we've thoroughly enjoyed exploring in town as well as in our home village. We didn't quite brave the water sprinklers this time but there's always next year.
Finally, we made our annual trip to France to see our family. We've been exploring the history of the area, getting up close to animals both exotic and not and of course done a fair bit of walking.
So that's our August in a nutshell. What did you get up to?
Completing the Banbury Circular
We began August by completing the Banbury circular and discovered to our delight this structure. We also felt the presence of Autumn was popping up all around us as we spotted a number of mushroom around.
Seasonal Fruits
We've also been delighting in many of the fruits that the season has to offer by picking plums, apples and eating handmade blackberry muffins which are apparently on trend in France at the moment.
The Park
Then there's the park which we've thoroughly enjoyed exploring in town as well as in our home village. We didn't quite brave the water sprinklers this time but there's always next year.
France
Finally, we made our annual trip to France to see our family. We've been exploring the history of the area, getting up close to animals both exotic and not and of course done a fair bit of walking.
So that's our August in a nutshell. What did you get up to?
Ahh it looks like you had a lovely month! Didn't it go fast! xx #bloggerclubuk
ReplyDeleteIt certainly feels like we accomplished a lot looking back
DeletePicking fruit and spending time in the park what a great way to spend your time, where did the summer go? #humpdaylinky
ReplyDeleteWe certainly are treated to some lovely fruit here and the park is always a place my eldest wants to visit
DeleteI don't blame you for giving the sprinklers a miss! Love a good adventure though x
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There's not been enough hot days for sprinklers this year has there.
DeleteWhat a great summer break for everyone :) I love the fruit picking! #daysoutwithatoddler
ReplyDeleteI think that may well have been my daughters favourite bit
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ReplyDeleteLots of travelling here too - visiting the in-laws in Brittany, then Turkey. Love the fruit picking - we got some blackberries in June, crazy weather !! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteWow two places that's fantastic. It certainly has been crazy weather but hey that's England right?!
DeleteAhh a shame the weather let you down in France but so nice to have had the time there as a family and I'd love picking all those plums - delicious.Mich x #Countrykids
ReplyDeleteYes it was certainly great to see family again
DeleteLooks like you guys had a lovely time spent in France, especially enjoyed the photos of picking seasonal fruits :) #countrykids
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean we certainly did love France. I think my daughters would say that the best part of summer is the fruit and getting to eat it too.
DeleteIt looks like you enjoyed a very busy August! I'm impressed with how much you packed in, I bet exploring France is always a great way to spend your holiday. Normandy looks like such an interesting place to visit would love to go exploring there one day myself!
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We sure do love being busy. You really should visit it's not far away.
DeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful month, especially since you had some holiday away too! I love the photo of the apple picking. That's early this year, I think?
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me on #daysoutwithatoddler - see you again soon please! :)
Yes just a little early on the apple picking front I think.
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ReplyDeleteThank you Helen
DeleteI do love picking fruit over the summer and into autumn - first the strawberries, then the apples and blackberries. It's such a lovely way to track the changing seasons. Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
ReplyDeleteWow - you really had a busy and fun August! Heading to France to see family must be so lovely :) Picking fruit is great fun too. Thanks so much for joining us at #BloggerclubUK x
ReplyDeleteI can't believe August disappeared so quickly and we are now over halfway through September! Looks like you all had a lovely summer. My daughter would have been happy to go to the park every single day rather than any of the other stuff we did! #fortheloveofblog
ReplyDeleteWe love to go fruit picking it's such a fun thing to do with children. We can't wait to go and pick our pumpkin in October. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful Summer. We love France, my mother in law lives in Brittany so we get to go lots too :) Thanks so much for linking up to #ThePlacesWeWillGoLinky
ReplyDeleteYum to the blackberries. I'm partial to them, so nice when they're picked
ReplyDeleteI love Normandy, especially Honfleurs and Etretat - longing to go back with the kids. Great to hear about mushrooms and fruit, loving to pick as well from wild for a little feast 😉 we were in Menorca for a long week-end, office for 2 weeks and then we squeezed in 10 days of travelling around Romanian Carpatian mountains. This summer has gone too fast! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy August you've had. We visited Normandy last October and totally fell in love with the area. It's just so beautiful. How lucky for you to have family living there. We've had a good summer too, with two weeks on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. Thanks for sharing on #FarawayFiles
ReplyDeleteThat archway is stunning!! Sounds like a fab August all round! #humpdaylinky
ReplyDeleteFruit picking is always a good idea - especially in Normandy! Looks like a lovely holiday despite the weather. Thanks for sharing on #farawayfiles
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a lovely August and that you enjoyed visiting family in France. Fruit picking is always fun and I love the sound of blackberry muffins :-) #countrykids
ReplyDeleteSounds like a busy but great August. That Banbury Circular looks fab! #CountryKids #MyFamilyAdventures
ReplyDeleteI love foraging for fruit with my family! Looks lovely despite the not so perfect weather! Thanks for sharing with #farawayfiles
ReplyDeleteAh good on you for taking a bit of an August blog break. We did exactly the same as we were away so much and I'm so glad we did. However, I have now got a backlog of posts haha. It sounds like you had a great trip. Thanks for for joining us on #adventurecalling I hope you can again when we open again tonight.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a busy summer and managed to fit in lots of adventures. My parents live in Normandy, it's a lovely part of the world. It's always nice to look back and remember everything you've done. Loving the sound of blackberry muffins! Thanks for linking up with us #AdventureCalling
ReplyDeleteOh wow the Banbury circle, that looks like a great spot for a family photo! I wish we lived closer. Thank you for joining in with #MyFamilyAdventures
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