We had a bit of an interrupted night’s sleep with people coming and going around us and music playing. First time we have had issues with music playing locals in park ups, though it seems to be a common problem. They were not too loud and I suppose they have as much right to doContinue reading “Camped out – Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Savoie, France”
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Annecy magnet – Annecy, Haut-Savoie, France
Today’s plan was to head into Annecy to get a French SIM card from the Free shop (French mobile brand rather than without cost), then head towards Bourg-Sainte-Maurice for LPG and set up camp. However, as we walked through Annecy, which is so picturesque, we immediately said to ourselves we would stay another night. SinceContinue reading “Annecy magnet – Annecy, Haut-Savoie, France”
Arrivederci Italia, Bonjour La France – Annecy, Haut-Savoie, France
We were on the road at 07:30 this morning all van servicing done, ready for our next adventures in France. We have had a fabulous time in Italy, although we are leaving behind lots to come back and see at another time, especially in mainland Italy. We did a pretty thorough tour of Sardinia, whenContinue reading “Arrivederci Italia, Bonjour La France – Annecy, Haut-Savoie, France”
Lest we forget – Lagrasse, Occitanie, France
Last night we managed to catch up with friend Claire and her son Archie after a kind invitation from Pat and Alec for a light supper. Pat and Alec are staying at Claire and Guy’s gîtes and we had a funny moment when we managed to speak to Guy via their Ring doorbell trying toContinue reading “Lest we forget – Lagrasse, Occitanie, France”
Sunshine at last – Lagrasse, Occitanie, France
We had a leisurely start after a long drive yesterday. A traditionally French breakfast after a short walk to the Boulangerie. We had croissant and expresso for breakfast. The sun was shining it was 20 degrees. We had the motorhome door open enjoying the day. After non-stop rain until Toulouse yesterday it was like weContinue reading “Sunshine at last – Lagrasse, Occitanie, France”
Heading further south – Lagrasse, Occitanie, France
Today started with more rain as the westerly fronts also assaulting Cornwall continue to drench La Rochelle. We had made the decision to continue our trek south, next stop Lagrasse where we have arranged to meet up with some friends. So we executed the usual departure list of dog walking, breakfasting, services etc. we stoppedContinue reading “Heading further south – Lagrasse, Occitanie, France”
Fruits de la mer – Port Neuf, La Rochelle, France
One of the favourite seafood memories of Kevin and his daughter Alex was a mammoth cake stand full of seafood consumed when we were in La Rochelle in 2008. Therefore today was dedicated to repeating the experience, based on the length of the walk, it was easier to plan this for lunch. We took someContinue reading “Fruits de la mer – Port Neuf, La Rochelle, France”
Port Neuf, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France
I was queued at the vets at 8am to get some antibiotics for Lizzy. After perfect health since our last trip, she chooses the first few nights away for an upset stomach through every night 😴 However, by 9am I was back at the van with medication and Lizzy had a jab to settle herContinue reading “Port Neuf, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France”
Port Neuf, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France
Today was mostly spent driving. We were getting drawn in by the fabulous scenery and food around Roscoff, but the weather forecast swung the vote to head south. We have plans to head to Lagrasse to visit friends. However, we decided to stop-off midway at La Rochelle to revisit some old haunts from when weContinue reading “Port Neuf, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France”
Local Tours РSaint Pol-de-L̩on, Finist̬re, Brittany, France
This morning started early as it looks like poor Lizzy had the gastro enteritis which Lola was treated for a week before we set off. Kevin was therefore out with a head torch and the dogs at 06:30. After a cup of tea while we waited for daylight we decided we may as well setContinue reading “Local Tours – Saint Pol-de-Léon, Finistère, Brittany, France”
In for a Penney 