It's a well deserved rest day, in Andorra.
Belle has invited Team Condor, Marcel, Saint Arnoc and Saint Ténénan to a picnic.
They all arrive together.
Welcome to our feast! says Vello. Belle has provided some delicious dishes.
Even duck puke! says Terence.
Duck with pear, says Belle, and lamb with nuts, also pork civet, and spinach and raisins with pine nuts, stuffed mushrooms and dandelion salad.
It's yellow, says Terence. The duck puke.
They are all specialities of Andorra, says Vello. What a gem you are, darling!
Yes, says Pablo, a wonderful gem. I have made a poem about her.
Oh really? says Belle. May I hear it?
What's to drink? asks Sweezus.
Yes, you may hear it, says Pablo. He recites his poem: If I could be in two places etc.
Oh how SWEET! says Belle. Of course I love you!
Sweezus has found a can of beer in the esky, and popped the top.
Arthur has popped one as well.
Dandelion salad, says Saint Arnoc. Reminds me of hard times.
I might try it, says Marcel.
He picks at a dandelion.
He's eating a flower! says Terence.
That was a delightful poem, Pablo, says David,
Indeed it was, says Gaius. Perhaps Team Philosophe should have a poetry competition.
Sweezus looks scornful, and opens another can of beer.
Sweezie! says Belle. At least eat some duck.
Duck puke! shouts Terence.
Duck with PEAR! says Belle. Now Terence, you'll like this lovely granizada. It's crushed watermelon with ice shavings.
Any chance of a wine, dear? asks Vello.
Yes, says Belle. Try this Evolucio from Casa Auvinga.
A local wine? asks David. I didn't think they made wine in Andorra.
They do, says Belle. It's a pinot noir, and it tastes different every time.
They soon find out the truth of this.
But perhaps the truth is affected by duck puke and dandelion salad.
Well now, says Vello. We're all doing well in the Tour, in spite of restrictions.
If you say so, says David. I'd prefer to try and win points occasionally.
Go ahead then, says Gaius, (on his second Evolucio). I hereby lift my restrictions.
Hurrah! says David.
Hurrah! say the saints, with their mouths full of raisins and spinach.
Huzzah! cries Marcel, who likes to be different.
Yay! cries Terence.
Belle brings out a flat cake.
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