As I have mentioned earlier, I am a member of the village Randonneurs. We usually walk on Sunday mornings but Easter is slightly different. The Sunday walk is moved to Lundi de Pâques and the members of the club meet for an apéritif (naturally) and omelette (a traditional Easter custom). As this was the first time that we had been to this event, we were unsure of the procedure. On the programme, we were told to meet at the Place at 11 o’clock. We duly turned up and there was no sign of anyone. We had been warned that if it was raining, it would be in the foyer. We walked round the village, looking at the most likely places, still no sign walkers. Fortunately, we met René, an 88 year old member of the group who told us that the group was meeting at a cottage outside the village. Error number 1. We drove to the rendezvous point to find error number 2. The meeting was at midday. We went home to do a few jobs and returned at the appropriate time. This was better. The Randonneurs had arrived, wine, pastis and Suze were being served with nibbles. We started being a little concerned when more people arrive with baskets containing wine, things in tin foil and baguettes. They must be the committee bringing a few extra things! Once we sat down we realized error number 3. We should have brought plates, knives and forks, wine and something to eat before the omelette! The typical things being eaten were saucisson, a wide variety of pâtes and salads. With the generosity of the group, this wasn’t a problem. Everyone was sharing everything even the wine.
After the entrée the omelettes were served. There were several each with a different flavouring. They were lovely.
That wasn’t the end. After, tarte aux pomme, traditional gateaux, cheese and pieces of chocolate were passed around. Once the eating had finished, they started singing songs which were obviously well known by the group.
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