Monday 4 March 2013

An early start to enable us to get back on schedule into a bright sunny day, if a little cold (like freezing?) at first.  A bit of cross-country then fast N and D roads quickly got us around Chartres (would have liked to have a look at this city but we don’t have the time to spare on this occasion) and on the road to Rouen. Unlike our journey down, Rouen was no problem, and we managed to get a glimpse of the cathedral.

Rouen Cathedral

From there it was another good fast run to Abbeville – we could have used the motorway, this section being toll-free but we stuck to our principles. Although Calais was within reach we decided not to stretch the day too much and headed for the coast at Le Crotoy, in the Baie de Somme. The book told us of a nice aire here so that’s where we aimed for. A quite large sandy park, overlooking the harbour was being enjoyed by several other motorhomes but we managed to get a good spot before the crowds flooded in – not really, it was plenty big enough for the 30 or so vans eventually parked up.

Across the harbour at Le Crotoy

A walk along the front and into the small town – not much happening until the season opens in 3 weeks’ time, though there will then be a good choice of restaurants, mainly seafood. Back to the van and enjoy a quiet night before the last, short, run up to Calais tomorrow.  It’s nearly over!

(Some consolation – we heard from our friend Tony that it’s pouring rain at La Manga!)