Back from holiday!

I was not anticipating a 2 week blog stop when I left Holland for the south of France. For weeks we had discussed, agonized over and debate a possible holiday. Our holiday to Gran Canaria was cancelled due to the Icelandic volcano eruption and with a new job it didn’t seem like the best timing going away. But as we debated and colds and flues kept on attacking our family, it seemed like the only wise thing to do.

So two weeks ago, pretty much the last moment, we packed our bags and headed for Carcassonne, a medieval, fortified town in the Languedoc region. On the way we secured a hotel room at Hotel de la Cite, a beautiful boutique hotel situated in the heart of the city. As we set off we came soon to realise it was not going to be a warm and sunny holiday. It was pouring down with rain, and as we approached the Pyreneean landscape snow even hit us. Fortunately the hotel had a large fireplace where we stationed ourselves.

For the next 10 days we set out to explore the various towns, trailing the local museums and churches and devouring their famous cassoulets. 2 weeks later, and 5 kg’s heavier (I need to get on a serious diet as I can’t even get into my jeans!) we are back home again. I’m trying to get back into the mood of working but if truth be told, I would have wished for another week of relaxation. It’s done me good to be off my computer which is accompanying me at all times. To spend time with the family, and to catch up on my sleep. But now work is awaiting, and good run to burn off those extra pounds!

The weather picked up and we spent a few days at the pool….check out the fantastic view!