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Blog number 3
... after a very tasty breakfast(!) i departed quite late, but i only had 100k so thats on the threshold of easy 120k+ begins to put the day in to the aching and boredom zone. After my tenting fiasco (which my brother pointed out could b ventilation issues which i would agree with given i didn't open the ventilation openings!!!!) i have decided to go for Plan B for now, aka Plan B&B.
So after the break my knee is much better but still a slight niggle. but i feel good as ...
All aboard for Bordeaux
... going to Toulouse where the assembly factory is situated. It is a slow but economic mode of transport for very large components.
When we reach Bordeaux we drive round the city whilst Maryse points out the major sites and then park near the Opera House for a walking tour. First stop though is lunch in a very artisanal cafe in Parliament Square for assiette plates of fantastic local meats,cheese and vegetables ...
I do like to be beside the seaside!
... so it is actually quite pleasant to have a walk and some fresh air.
Next it is coffee time and you have to have a croissant in France so we do! An excellent little shop selling beautifully presented gift items of chocolates, local nuts and pre assembled cooking kits for rice dishes.
Next stop the church of Notre Dame des Finis Terre, this is a very old church, the original level is of unknown date but the earliest mentions are of William of Aquitaine visiting ...
Trip to Blaye
... inside where they had made the garrison buildings into bars restaurants and even a hotel ! The municipal campsite for the village was also inside the fortress walls, quite spooky at night I would imagine. Had a lovely day and made our way back to organise things for our departure tomorrow........off to the med ...
Lovely site
After being dissappointed with the campsite we planned on staying we made our way a bit further down the coast to this small village. The site is right in the middle of farmland really quiet and not many pitches taken so we have the site nearly to ourselves. The plan is to stay here for a few days and enjoy the peace and the warm sunshine, yes it eventually came out today with the temp about 28 degrees in the sun with the forecast to get hotter. ...