Friendship Visit to Perigueux
We assembled at Rhyl Station at 6.15 a.m. to embark on our visit to Perigueux. Our connection with the Euro Star train was not without hiccups as London was gridlocked due to a fire, and a protest. However we finally arrived in Paris and thence to Bordeaux, a beautiful city and well worth a visit.
On arrival at Perigueux we were taken to a reception where we met our hostesses and also introduced to Soroptimists from Holland who were to join us for the weekend.
Saturday morning we were taken to the fruit and vegetable market and at midday assembled at the City Hall to be officially welcomed by the Mayor of Perigueux. Afterwards we were taken on a tour of the city which included a visit to the splendid Cathedral. In the evening we enjoyed traditional food, wine, and dancing.
Sunday we boarded a coach bound for a tour of the Dordogne which took in the wonderful old city of Sariat. Our hostesses entertained us to a farewell dinner in the evening.
Monday 8.00 a.m. we left for the return journey to Rhyl.
We would like to thank our friendship link who made us welcome and gave us such a memorable time.
Report by Hilda Green