Part 13: One generous old lady and one thousand years of Romance in La Chaize
December 8th 2009 Continued:
The dance instructor heard my brewing frustration, and he showed me the secret exit door. Two minutes later I was outside and free in the cold. I guess that's one way to keep from losing your students - hide the exit.
I was glad to be moving on, and the next day I arrived in Boulogne.
My host Jonnie, is one crazy lady. She’s 68 years old, and has more spunk than most people half he
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