Calvados

It was nice in Laguenne however it rained just about every day; it seems that it always rains there. I did not know that before I went. However my host and her neighbors and everybody I met there was so nice that I did not mind.

From there I went to the north of France because the south it’s too hot in summer so I figure the north will be nice and warm.

I could not be more wrong if I want it.

I went to do a helpX at a Calvados, Sidra and Pommeau farm.

What a beautiful place. 

I have had Calvados the first time I went to Paris and I did not like it, it’s too strong for me, Sidre I don’t like, never did not even as a child, and Pommeau I did not know what it was, but when I tried it I love it. It’s half Calvados and half apple juice, delicious.

I had a great time there as my host and his family were very nice.

The grandmother cooked great lunches every day and one day she made this dish that when I saw it I asked what it was to be told it was pig’s heart. I don’t know what kind of face I put because everybody started laughing at me and they could not stop. Nevertheless as a good guess I tried it and it was not bad, not great either but not bad. I had 3 pieces and if I am serve it another time I will eat it, however it’s not something I will ask for.

Normally it is nice and warm, however this year it’s been cold and raining every day.

I will go to visit Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo and the Normandy beaches because I am close to them and then I will go south, even if it is hot it will be better than this rain.