As Ron, my husband, is 82 today, we decided to celebrate with a lunch out and returned to the river-side Bar/Restaurant at Consenvoye - our first visit there since new owners arrived.
We sat in a sunlit window with views of the river and enjoyed a glass of vin rosé with a lovely meal of moussaka followed by apple tart and ice cream, with Ron choosing to have squirty cream as well - I explained to “Madame” it was his birthday…she asked how old he was - so it was lovely of her to present his dessert with a lit candle and the numbers 82. Later he made her laugh by turning the numbers around as his "new age" - after the dessert has been demolished of course!
Afterwards we lingered for a while by the river...
We went back to Damvillers but continued on the road north of town as previously he had spotted an unusual stone he thought I would like to see. It was on a narrow turning to Lissey, off the main toad and erected near a small bridge over the River Thinte. It appears to be a memorial stone with just a few names etched into it.
It was a little treat for Ron to drive our old Jag as we mostly use the high-seated Nissan X-trail these days and regretfully fear the days of our owning the Jag are numbered as it becomes more difficult to get in and out of.
The countryside looked beautiful in the sunshine and still so very green.
Many happy returns to the Birthday Boy!
That looks like a great way to celebrate Ron’s birthday! Interesting stone as well, and glorious photos of the area.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Alison - it's been a good day...and the sunshine certainly enhances the countryside!
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