Good air and a typical French reception

A lively stream runs down beside our camp site.

In our present location we are surrounded by mountains  high up in the Alps not far from Besançon. The sun is shining and the air is warm and velvety. An absolute delight to breathe in.  We explored the local village this morning; the architecture reflects the weather of the place with broad overhanging roofs to deal effectively with the snow in winter.
There's an air of purpose about the place. We see people dressed for cycling, hiking, rafting and so on. And from time to time minibuses pull up at the entrance to the camp site and groups get in to be wafted somewhere else (for a mountain experience of some kind, I guess). We, on the other hand, leisurely go about our sightseeing - although Marilena took a risky dip in the adjacent outdoor pool this afternoon, despite the thunder and approach of very threatening-looking clouds.
This evening everyone was invited to an aperitif  and a nibble. Very French - and very effective in getting folk talking to each other. We met an interesting couple from Marseille.
Tonight and  tomorrow heavy rain is forecast. We are well protected from the wet. However at the end of the packing the awning will have to come down finally and be packed away - in the pouring rain. Just as well Marilena did the washing today . . .