Daddy Simpson

Congratulations to tour leader David Simpson and his partner, Aud, who have produced a son and heir.  Joseph Horatio was born a couple of days ago (I think - my mobile was turned off so I've only just got the message)and weighed in at 3.4 kilos which I reckon to be around 7 - 8 pounds.  (Don't have a photo of the baby yet so you'll have to make do with one of the proud father.

Great excitement all round but it won't stop Dave leading our wonderful holiday in his own part of France - the North of Aquitaine/Dordogne region from 10 May.  It's a fabulous part of the world and Dave's all-round-naturalist approach, love of the landscape and appreciation of the finer things of life such as food and wine all enhance the visitor's experience.  This time of year the spring flowers will be in bloom and the trees will have that wonderful fresh green which disappears so quickly.  As for the butterflies ......   Then there's the pre-history aspect with cave paintings and so on.  Wish I was going too!