23rd to 29th June
Monday and Tuesday
Sauzon
After a grey start we wandered to the supermarche to top up supplies. We left Groix at 10:30 an and motor sailed to Belle Isle arriving around 2pm at another favourite mooring location near Sauron. We had lunch on board then went ashore. We wandered around a very quiet Sauron, many places were closed today and tomorrow. In the evening we had a meal at Le Bistrot du Port. We had not eaten there before and had an enjoyable evening.
On Tuesday we took a bag of washing ashore and had coffee while waiting for it to be washed. After lunch on the boat we spent a leisurely afternoon swimming and sitting in the sun ( and much needed shade). A perfect afternoon was followed by a meal in our favourite Sauzon creperie.
Wednesday
Piriac
We sailed to Piriac on a calm sea. We wandered around the nice little town and marina. Stocked up inthe supermarche and enjoyed ice cream. A sudden rain shower meant sheltering in a nice bar before returning to the boat for a meal.
Thursday to Saturday
Ile de Yeux
We had an 8 hour sail to Ile d’ Yeux taking us out of Brittany and into the Pays de la Loire.. There was more wind and bumpier seas but we averaged over 5 knots, We wandered into Point de Joinville trying to find food and settled for a pizza. We were last here in 2012, it seemed quieter, not thriving and fewer fishing boats.
On Friday we hired bikes. We bravely chose pedal power and were quite pleased with our 30km in 4 hours including photo stops. It was difficult to find lunchtime food as everywhere was ferme apres 2pm.We waited and enjoyed croque monsieur at Port de Joinville. We returned to the boat for our evening meal.
Saturday began with boat chores and some washing. We walked into Point Joinville and practiced our French at the market. We bought fresh sea bass and brocollifor our evening meal. After a lunchtime baguette we walked along the beaches to the east of the port. We found a shady spot and enjoyed a swim and some sunshine. On our way back we stocked up at the local intermarche followed by a cool beer by the harbour. We enjoyed our sea bass for our evening meal on the boat.
Sunday
Hoedic
We motor sailed to Hoedic taking us back into Brittany and the start of our slow journey North towards home. We arrived at 5:30pm in time for a quick swim. We took the dingy to the beach We enjoyed a beer then an evening meal of chicken kebabs, chips and salad followed by lemon possett ….. yummy