Well we got off at Avignon train station....headed off to collect our 'hire car' from Avis. There were 5 of us and all our luggage...we were wondering how we would fit all our luggage into the 'meduim' size car we booked. No problems.....as Avis did not have the car we booked they upgraded us!!!!!!!!! To a 9 seated van....perfect for the Griswald family to start their holiday.
Graeme (our designated driver) took to the left hand side of driving like a duck to water (ha ha). We were moving well in our manual 9 seated van until the first sharp turn right....did not make it round the narrow turn so had to reverse.....after 5 mins and another car waiting patiently behind...we finally found reverse (all back to front) and proceeded our way out of the car park. Phew!! we were all exhausted by this time but in the capable hands of Graeme driving and Caitlin navigating we were on our way.
Uzes was about 45 mins drive through typical countryside and little villages along the way. Driving into Uzes, again through narrow cobblestone streets, we found our way to no. 8 Rue De Coin, located the key and let ourselves inside. Here we were in our little home for the next week full of excitement and ready to investigate the cottage and the town. Unable to describe this wonderful little cottage, bit to say we settled in easily....you will need to see photos.
The next morning we discovered THE MARKETS!!!!!!! Ohh La La....we had heard from people we met in Paris that the markets were great in Uzes.....and we were not disappointed. Needless to say we all found our feet....and walked and walked. Bought goodies for the next few days.....cheeses, olives etc.......what a great place. To top it all off the village itself....a little medieval village is full of little discoveries, nooks and crannies. Yes! we will be fine here for the week.
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