I guess I gloated too soon about the glorious weather! I woke up to overcast skies and rain off and on!! That changed my plans to go to a market in the area! So, I did some hand laundry and made French toast and tea for a leisurely breakfast.
Headed to another village nearby and on the way came upon a whole herd? of horses that had escaped from their field!! They were strolling down the road and a couple took off at a trot - towards the twisty section I had just come along! There was a foal in the group being led astride by its superiors!! I wasn't sure what to do but I saw other people on their cell phones so I'm not sure how they would round them all up. They sure seemed happy to be free! Farther down the road a solitary white horse was munching happily in a field! 
Went into St. Croix sur Verdon. It was pretty deserted and the temperature had been fluctuating between 8 and 10 degrees so I didn't stay long. Stopped in at the local supermarket to pick up some things to get me through the next few days. Market in Riez tomorrow so I hope the weather will cooperate and I'll pick up some fruit and veggies and more exotic foods!
It started to hail as I was typing this!! The temperature was hovering between 8 and 10 when I was out! Quite a change from the past few days so I really can't complain. Actually, after being on the go for the past 5 days, a nice quiet "indoor day" is probably just what I need. There are lots of CDs and videos to choose from and I always have my books to read (and a bookshelf in the chateau hallway with more!) and maps and brochures to pour over to plan the coming days!
