Thursday, 14 January 2016

This is a photo of the road going into Sedbergh early this morning. We've spent the whole day unpacking the van - neither of our cars would start - both had flat batteries so Fraser has had to sort that out as well as do everything else.

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

We had an early start again - started off on little 'D' roads and almost got caught up in a two van accident which had just happened in front of us. It was very cold this morning and frosty so they must have skidded on a bend. We arrived in Ouistreham at about 3 pm to catch the ferry at 4.30 pm. Had a good crossing - we slept in our cabin for most of the time. Arrived at Portsmouth at 9.15 pm and Fraser drove all the way home in rain without stopping (except for a quick coffee). As we reached Kendal, the snow had started!! Got home at just after 3 am. Took this photo at Montresor before we left this morning.

Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Up at 7 am again and we drove up through Tarn and Garonne. The weather was different today - wet and windy and then sunny with rainbows. But we arrived in Montresor in sunshine. Parked up at the aire and went for a walk around the little town which was really pretty. It had a big castle in the centre and we walked down to the river which was quite flooded.

Monday, 11 January 2016

We got up at 7.00 am and got on our way. It was still windy but lovely bright and sunny and dry. We drove towards Figueres and then headed for Perpignan. There was no snow on the mountain tops - unlike a couple of days before. We drove through the Herault region and eventually arrived at Gaillac - and it rained all evening and all night but the aire we stopped at was fine.

Sunday, 10 January 2016

Our last day here today and the weather has been gorgeous - 21 degrees! But it has been windy! We walked to the beach nearest to our campsite and then all along the front as far as we could go. Sat in the sunshine (and wind!) and had our lunch and then walked back. We're starting to pack up now as we're starting to head home tomorrow.

Saturday, 9 January 2016

Had quite a relaxing day today. Had a late breakfast and then spent time planning exactly which route we would take home. Then went for a bike ride - headed to a beach again - to Gola this time. It was lovely - no-one around.

Friday, 8 January 2016

Lovely sunshine again today! We cycled into Torrella and had a good walk around - it's a lovely little town! I bought some wool and some bits of fabric and Fraser bought a walking book for the Costa Brava in English. We cycled to the beach then. Unfortunately, on the way, I had another puncture!!! So, Fraser had to fix that, then we carried on to the beach and sat in warm sunshine and had lunch.