Wind, floods, and Ryanair

That was quite a storm[0]. We're alright in Le Rivalard, though power was off for about five hours. Some of the ports are flooded, as it co-incided with a very high tide, and at least one main road is blocked.

While checking the news I noticed that Ryanair are dumping their flights to Angoulême, after only two years. My first reaction was disbelief and regret. The staff at the tiny airport were so keen and helpful, it was a pleasure to go there and so different from the dreadful experience provided by big airports. Without the London route, will they survive?

On the other hand, Ryanair manages to provide a poor experience even from a good airport (they are certainly the worst for wheelchair users). Perhaps a better cheapo airline will take over.

[0] Its name was Xynthia. Rather too pretty a name, methinks.