Dinan Port
Port in the background
House viewed from Dinan's ramparts
The celebrations spanned three days, a bit like the Burghley Horse Trials, with family and friends joining him from around the World. Tammy deserves a medal for the organisation over many months, and it was all thoroughly enjoyable.
First, it was a casual get-together to meet and greet, which just happened to be in the Port, so was very convenient for us. Next was a more formal dinner in a fantastic restaurant in the centre of Dinan. The theme was Blue, and the food, wine and company were all great.
Chez La Mere Pourcel in medieval Dinan
Birthday Boy!
Hugh Tammy Niall Shona Rachel Nick
The last celebratory event for Hugh was brunch and bubbles Chez McGarry, generously including Michael & Dan and Hannah & Cormac. Their house was very arty!
Tammy John Jean Hannah
Elena John Hugh Glen Jan Brian Monica
John Peta
Nick Hugh Brian Me
Niall ? Jean Shona
Jean Tammy Rosie
Cormac Nick Rachel Michael Dan
Around the main events, we raided the local Patisserie, spent time in the restaurants of the Port, tramped up the cobbles to the lovely old & arty town of Dinan and took a trip to St Malo.
In between, lots of time was spent testing grape-based products of both colours, thespian tendencies spontaneously broke out making a couple of holiday videos, in the later hours of course, and a fine fun time was had by all!
The bread is just soooo good!
St Malo:
And, finally, another birthday was celebrated, Jean's! Hugh & Tammy were able to join us for this, which made an excellent final night before our return home:
However, just as we thought it was all over, we found another bar!
After a very pleasant lunch with Hugh & Tammy next day, goodbyes all around, Hannah & Cormac headed south to recce pastures and opportunities new, while the rest of us returned home to pastures familiar. What an excellent week it was!
Now, we look forward to Hugh & Tammy Chez Nous in a few weeks.
