We are staying on a site near Vilanova i la Geltru, arrived on the 4th and are due to leave on the 13th, www. vilanovapark.es A large park with all the facilities but at the same time peaceful. At this time of year it seems to be largely occupied by British, German and Dutch, how come the Dutch speak such good English? Buses run to town from the park gate every thirty minutes stopping at the railway station offering a regular service to Barcelona. I would imagine that it would be a very busy site in the summer months. Most of the Brits that we have spoken to have been friendly and helpful. There appears to be a lot of networking with people sharing experiences. On Saturday Jan and I went for a drive to explore the area, including Aldi’s, or was it Liddls? Anyway we could see a bush fire in the hills some way off and lots of fire engines heading towards it. Don’t thing it was a very big one, however, can see how devastating they can be. Driving in Spain. The Spanish attitude in general is that there is no hurry, unless you get a parking ticket, your car will be towed away in minutes. They have lots of strips of black and white stripes that span the roads and resemble zebra crossings, do not be fooled. They park next to them, on them, have bus stops on them and even double park, cross one at your peril. It is entertaining to watch. Scooter riders play dodge the pedestrian, bus drivers will stop, if they are in the mood, and the police seem to ignore them.
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On Friday we decided to visit Barcelona, not one of our better decisions. It is a typical huge urban conurbation with a mass of human beings all trying to occupy the same space. We paid forty two euros for a tour bus, it was crap. The commentary was poor with no real orientation, abandoned it at the station and got the train back. Very disappointed.
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On Monday 2nd November we travelled from Limoges to Toulouse. The journey emphasised the reasons to avoid the toll roads/motorways using the d and n roads. Although the d’s are minor roads they are in general well maintained, as are most roads in France. Whilst they are a more challenging drive it is worth it for the views of river valleys, ravines, wooded hillsides, pastoral scenes and the many villages. The various hues of the leaves in the autumn sunshine is special, complemented by the roadside avenues of trees, (something we have lost in the UK). The area has many vineyards, the vines themselves have a range of colours all their own.
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We joined a organisation called France passion. We paid twenty six pounds up front which allows us to stay at over two hundred locations throughout France for free. We are currently at a vineyard just outside Angers. We were welcomed by madame and invited to taste the wine, felt obliged to buy some. And she charged us two euros for electricity, what a cheek. The other advantage to travelling mainland Europe in a motor home is the widely available access to facilities, these including disposing of waste, filling of water tank , etc, often free or, for a small charge. Some you can stay at overnight. They can be found in towns or villages, super markets and various other locations.
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Keith is trying some different beers, not keen on the blonde, 3 Monts is quite nice. At 8.5 and in 75cl bottles it needs handling with care. One bottle per evening makes a nice long drink.
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We are sure that a lot of you have both heard of and seen pictures of it, these do not make up for the real thing. To see it at various times of the day in different light conditions is an experience. This is demonstrated by whatever time of day, or night, you visit there will be someone with a camera, including Keith, who, by the way got the settings wrong and missed some good shots. However, that is the best way of seeing it, in the whole.
It is heavily commercialized and charges top prices, the only thing not there, at the moment, is Macdonalds. The interior of the abbey cannot be described as picturesque and unless you have some particular interest in history, religion or historical structures it is neither worth queueing or paying the 8.5 euros entry fee. There are lots of people who, we are sure will disagree, hence the large crowds, even in late October. As we made our way up the main thoroughfare, which, by the way, is about two metres wide and full of people, we were met by a fork lift truck coming down. Wouldn’t happen in the UK, where was health and safety? How the other half live. You were lucky there, nearly went in to a rant.
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Keith is getting to grips with driving the rig, some lessons have been learnt the hard way. Tried to use a filling station at a super market where the exit was tight, ended up with the trailer stuck on a kerb, could not go backward or forward. With the help of some locals managed to extricate the trailer. Some damage was incurred but has been repaired. We have noticed that people react in various ways to this apparition as it makes it way along the highways and byways, some with interest, some with disbelief, others with shock as we appear around a tight right hander on the wrong side of the road. The funniest is on roundabouts when a motorist anticipates joining as the motor home go’s by only to see a trailer in their way. Whoops.
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We have family and friends in Canada who we know follow our journey on the web. We have added some photos taken at a military cemetery in Normandy. We find these places peaceful and thought provoking. We are sure they will understand the significance when they see these pictures.
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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.
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Took a ride on the North Norfolk railway to Holt. Whilst in Holt we decided to try the local hospitality, namely the Kings Head. A choice of six real ales all local, ish brews. Keith had a pint of Wherry brewed by Woodfordes of Woodbastwick. A nice light beer, 3.8 but with bags of taste. The Kings Head is a nice friendly pub where they know how to look after the ale. East Anglia has some good breweries. Take a look at the pictures.
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