Today the sun had made an appearance and although it was still incredibly cold, we didn’t want to waste a day, so Orléans was our planned destination. Neither of us had ever visited the city before and it always seems pity not to make the most of what is on your doorstep. So we set off for a taster visit to Orléans.
Continue reading A taster visit to Orléans
After a ‘day off’ yesterday it was time to head north again. Our target today was Camping de la Trye in Bresles, Picardy, a drive of around 230km. We set off in damp, cold, windy conditions with a forecast for more of the same. The wind was actually forecast to be 30kn gusting 55kn by early afternoon. As we proceeded the traffic grew and grew and google maps showed more and more delays so progress was slow. The gusty wind rocked the caravan a few times but not to the point of any alarm.
Continue reading The Long Haul Completed
Having survived once again the eating & drinking fest that is Christmas & New Year, I’ve spent this week sorting out things for the next phase of our tour.