Another big weekend

began with Friday evening's Alpha Chez Harriette which went very well. People we reluctant to leave but since Gwilym and I had been up since 6am and since I had not been sleeping that well we scuttled off to our downy couch.

Saturday morning found us lethargic and sluggish, but the "We're nearly home" SMS from Mrs Davey galvanised us into action and we were reunited at Pessac Station.

Then Gwilym was off to Eysine for a fun Saturday swim time and sleepover with the youth group there. I was off to Christianity Explored with the Chinese group. There was no question at all that everyone understood everything !

Meanwhile Mrs Davey got food ready for Sunday.

Sunday morning, having slept better, we zoomed to Blaye for the service, the lunch and the AGM. Service at 11am, lunch, then AGM from 15h to 19h. I was impressed by the sheer amount of Christian work that is going on, considering that we have just over 30 members.

Home and bed.

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