Postcard finale

Today we stayed close to our own (as if) little chateau and I drew while my husband read and took care of business. It rained more than I would have liked and yet it didn't rain ALL day. For that I am thankful. Here are the last postcards from this trip, including one from yesterday's visit at Fontevraud Abbey, where Eleanor of Aquitane and various other Plantagenets are buried.

A selection of plantings from the end of season kitchen garden at Fontevraud.

This is Chateau des Ormeaux, where we've stayed this week--- a lovely and welcoming place. You would love it.

These are the sheep at Chateau des Ormeaux. No, they are not exactly light on their feet and yet they don't hold a pose for very long either. You can tell, can't you?

There is a little octagonal room attached to our bedroom. This is a narrow view of it.

and this is the salon at the chateau. I wanted to draw some outdoor vignettes, but it was raining, so here is an indoor one.

We leave early tomorrow morning for Paris and our return flight home. Thank you for being part of our trip.

Comments

[Laura]

Thanks, my friends. I really had a great time drawing on this trip.

[Laurie]

Laura,

I love the drawings you did on your site, especially the recent one of Chateau des Ormeaux. What a trip it must have been. I enjoyed getting to "share" the journey.

Laurie

[Elaine]

Just to echo everyone else in thanking you for these fantastic drawings and paint sketches - I've enjoyed sitting down and making a ritual over having a civilised cup of tea and taking time to enjoy your entries.

What ARE we going to do NOW?? lol

Glad you got back safely.

E

[Laura]

Thanks, all you sweet people. It is great to have such warm support for my (sometimes rugged) efforts. I brought back no cheese, but some chocolate and some fabulous perfumes--will that work?

[Chuck Rose]

Fabulous trip. Great post cards. Can't wait to hear all about it. Have a safe trip home.

[Cin]

even more love and admiration!!!