The Church, Brillac

The Church in Brillac

Recently returned from a visit to a dear friend in the Limousin area of France.  During the journey there, I kept track of all the means of transport it took to arrive in the little village of Brillac from this little Bere Island.  Here goes;  car from house to ferry on slippy icy island roads, ferry to Castletownbere, car to Bantry.  Coach to Cork and taxi to Cork airport.  A plane flew me to Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris where I had a three hour wait at a freezing station.  Then a rapid, comfy and warm train  journey by TGV to Poitiers followed by another car journey to Brillac.  Phew!!

Rue Ferrade, Brillac

The weather was cold and snowy to begin with so we didn’t venture far. Instead we walked in the snow and spent many happy hours  of quiet time in front of the fire chatting and knitting and relaxing .  We did however manage to get to a few of the favourite brocantes and found some interesting pieces which will shortly be available in some shape or form on www.cattapilladesigns.com!

Confolons

Pollarded Lime Trees in Confolons with the Vienne in the background

Then the snow disappeared and it was suddenly time to come home and make the reverse journey which was much improved by being met at Cork Airport by T!  And home to a saturated garden, brief sunshine and frequent storms.  The weather forecast is promising for the weekend so may venture out to see what’s happening and whether anything is in flower yet.  Fingers crossed!