Hit France on Thursday 22nd, headed for Normandy. Our original plan was to take our time, follow the coastal route, why did we change our minds? First stop was a France passion site at Saint Marie au Bosc, a nice spot on a farm. Next day we moved to Honfleur, our current location. Had a few interesting moments on the way with the odd tight spot.
Honfleur is a lovely small town on the estuary of the Seine. Lots of historic buildings, the harbour area is full of life well worth a visit. We are trying to learn a little of the lingo, the idea is a new word each day. Understanding the meaning and saying the word is a whole different ball game. At least we are trying. The French have a positive attitude to motor caravans and welcome them. We are staying on an aire which cost us 7 euros per 24 hrs all inclusive is a five minute walk from the town, ideal. If you look at the pictures you will get an idea of how many vans there are and this is winter.
October 24th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Honfleur looks very picturesque, it reminds me of Brixham.
I can’t believe all those campers there in October – are they mostly Brits?
October 24th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Is yours the white van????
Glad to see your journey has started well, its good to see what your up to and we will continue to share with mum and dad.
Take care and have fun
Martin & Colleen xxxx
October 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Hi Keith and Jan
Looks lovely Honfluer harbour just needs a bit of sunshine and you would have probably stayed there. Noted all the other homeless people
in your pictures so at least that probably cheered you up (lol), you take care and enjoy yourselves,
loads of love the green eyed monster
xxx
October 27th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Hi Keith and Jan, nice to see the start of your journey and I like the litle bus!!!! Hornfleur is very quaint we visited it on a coach holiday. Love Pam and Dave xx
November 1st, 2009 at 6:06 am
Phil, no mostly French, German and Belgium with a smattering of Brits. Most of the Brits seemed to be in transit.
Dad