France

Hello all, we left the UK on August 6 and spent two weeks in France with family before moving back to Australia. The highlight was probably Avignon in Provence, where Aurore's sister Sandy and Fabian live, and which we hadn't visited previously. We really enjoyed the medieval old city and the Pope's palace. Unfortunately the best rooms were those covered in wall paintings but photo's weren't allowed.

Donkey.

Of course Nounours had to come.

There was a nice walk (and scooter for Emma) at Aurore's mother's in the Jura region

We also went to a children's museum, where this was Aurore's favourite toy...

and this was Emma's!

We also visited Aurore's father in Normandy, where it was warm enough to have breakfast in the garden each morning.

Our favourite city in Normandy is Rouen - here are Aurore and Sandy in front of the cathedral...

and Emma on a vintage carousel.

There was also the obligatory family get-together at Aurore's father's - here we are with her sister and grand-mother.