Visa Dossier under way
We had a good trip to Charbuy last Friday. We had a few problems at the start of the day because there was a big storm. I (David) was going to ride the 8km to pick up a rental car but we decided to get a taxi. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the taxi man understanding what I was saying and in the end, I rode my bike in the rain to pick up the car. Then when I rang Penny to say I was on the way and could she please get me some dry clothes, she could not understand me either. So, for some reason, people could not understand anything from my phone for a couple of hours (no problem since).
Anyway, things went really well after that.
We were very late arriving due to the problems with the storm, phone and taxi but Chantal and Christian very kindly served us lunch at their house and gave us the wonderful translations of Marriage and Birth Certificates. They are better than the originals!
Then it was off to the Mairie where Corinne was extremely helpful and assisted us to put together the two dossiers required by the Auxerre Prefecture. This took quite a long time due to all the various pieces of paper but was finally completed and all looked okay. Many Thanks Corinne!
We had a reasonable trip home, 'though the traffic was very heavy because the school holidays are coming to an end.
So, a big "Thank You" to son-in-law Steve, Corinne from the Mairie, Chantal and Christian from les Chouettes for all your assistance.
If you would like five star (or more) service staying at an excellent Chambre d'Hote, make sure to stay at:
Chantal & Christian COLLET
Les Chouettes - Chambres d'hôtes à Charbuy
tél (33) 03.86.47.01.32
Much better than the best hotel!
We now have our son Paul and daughter-in-law Angela staying with us for 8 days.
We are currently at Dormans, still in the Champagne Region where the second and final week of the grape harvest is continuing at a great pace.
Picture- our beautiful friends Chantal and Christian.
Best Regards,
Dave and Penny
