Thunder and lightning woke us during the night, interspersed with a cat fight along the canal. Not sure if it was either of our cats, but hope not.

In the morning, we took the car across town for the Control Technique inspection. It's quite a thorough inspection, and the longer it went the more nervous I got. Finally, after 40 minutes, the technician invited us into the office to learn the results. Just three things; a blown parking lamp, something wrong with the rear window wiper, and a problem with the steering arm. He gave us a new certificate, and told us we needed to get the faults remedied within 2 months. We then went to a local mechanic, who said the work could not be done before we would be leaving Moissac later that week. So it looks like we will get it done in Auxonne before I leave France.

On the way home, we dropped into the campervan park near the old swimming pool, and were lucky enough to find Kaz&Iain and John&Irene chatting together next to their campervans. John&Irene are off on a trip to Canada to see their son later in the week, while we will catch up with Kaz&Iain again at Miyu's party on the weekend.

When we got home, I got stuck into trimming the lavendar bush which blocks half the pathway near the garden gate. While it gives off a delighful aroma as you brush past it as you walk though the gate, it's another of those jobs that, unless managed regularly, can turn the garden into a jungle. So, an hour later, the path was clear, I smelled wonderful and Rita had lots of lavendar cuttings to make loads of lavendar bags for friends.

As we cleaned up the path, both cats decided to come for an inspection, and then Ginger returned to his favourite bed.

In the afternoon, Rita went for another swim at St Nicolas. When she was ready to ride home she called me, and I started walking along the canal to meet up with her. This way, we both get some exercise. I was once again impressed by the beauty of the entrance to Moissac by the canal, especially the first view of the Pont Napoleon.