The Brindley Boxer

And so we arrive back at home. 22 amazing days, 2186 miles and 61.5 hours total driving. Today was the longest drive, through Normandy back to England via L’Shuttle. It’sContinue reading “Home”

Rain! For the first time this trip we feel we have weather more usual in England. The hot sunny days are now behind us and we woke to heavy skies.Continue reading “Château-Gaillard”

An early start and a generous journey as we left Brittany and headed into Normandy. First stop was a visit to Giverny and Monet’s house and gardens. It seemed aContinue reading “Giverny And Château Bouafles”

Lazy start and short hop to the historic town of Vitré in central Brittany, about 25 kilometres east of Rennes in the Ille-et-Vilaine department. Vitré has a very attractive andContinue reading “Vitré and Fougères”

A damp start to the day. The first real rain we’ve had this trip. But baguette and croissants from the local shop for breakfast and we were off to findContinue reading “Le Pertre”

We left the busy Aire de Camping Car at La Rochelle and took a risk on parking up in Nantes. As we headed for a small Aire in the city,Continue reading “Nantes – The Green Line!”

Prompt start and slow drive to La Rochelle. Skipped morning coffee to arrive at a large Aire in the city. Fantastic that the municipality arrange such good motorhome stop offContinue reading “La Rochelle”

Back on the road today headed northwest’ish and left the Dordogne behind. A beautiful drive through the Dordogne region. Some spectacular villages en route and more than the odd chateaux!Continue reading “Le Fouilloux via Bergerac”

Well that was a surprise! A stormy night with heavy rain and thunder and lightening. Flashes of lightening rolled around the valley lighting up the sky every few seconds andContinue reading “Castelnaud-la-Chapelle”