Last night in France.

Returned to Les Andelys on the Seine river. Hoping to have a last beer in the bar in the town but everywhere was shut. Really like this site although there aren't any hardstanding. After 10 years of using eurotunnel we're sailing via Irish Ferries, a saving of about £120 on a single trip.

Bourges

If you haven't visited this city then do so soon. Our second visit here and we took note of all of the refurbishment the city is undertaking in preparation for 2028 when it becomes European city of culture. There are some magnificent buildings here and the main one the cathedral is getting a clean up. We also noticed that the buses are free although it's only a 20 minute walk from the cities campsite.

Tuesday 24th October. Overnight I Millau

2 rivers site, close to the town. Had a bit of a problem with the gate but got on to site. Walk into town for a good beer in the autumn sunshine.

Return to a busy Roses.

Don't know if it was half term but it was really busy in Roses. Didn't seem that long since we were with the Dolphins back in May. We stayed for two nights the Sunday and Monday. Weather in mid 20.s. On Monday I swam in a really warm but rough sea. Then later we swam on the site pool at camping rodas and the sunbathed on the nice beds. Yes we returned to the hotel Montecarlo on the Sunday for the 23e buffet with a bottle of wine. Monday night we ate at the site restaurant. Vets charged 20e for pet passport.

We couldn't eat it all.

Took a ride to playa de la Concha at the farend of Oropesa as this is the nicest part. Much of Oropesa is modern with loads of newish apartments and hotels, maybe a failed attempt to emulate Benidorm. Doesn't work for us as it all shuts down out of season. Playa de la concha has places open and a nice beach. Had coffees and then a swim. Starting to cool down now. Went back and watched Everton game, 2.0 to reds. Site restaurant was quiet and there was no way we could finish the set menu. Decent attempt though. Off tomorrow to Roses.

Oropesa. Bravoplaya.

Great weather continues and we continue to enjoy our stay here. Nice routine of bikimg it along the prom and having a few coffees and then a nice swim. We don't leave the site at night as the evening menu at the site restaurant is amazing at 3 courses for 16 euros. Even the starter would be enough for most people.

Bravoplaya Camping Resort.

Another enjoyable stay at Camping Javea. It was starting to get really busy and for several days they had the FULL sign up and were turning people away. We needed to make tracks and head off in the direction of home. Obvious decision was to go to Bravoplaya near Oropesa de Mar. Been there about 5 times before and love the site. It's one of those things I keep repeating... If the Germans invade a place then it's well worth a visit but try telling that to the inhabitants of 1930s Poland. Anyway most of these Germans are lovely, they have the most luxurious of motor homes, bring everything but the kitchen sink and tend to stay for the winter. We arrived and had a minor crisis as the reception lady struggled to find us a pitch. She said the only ones available were 10 metres long and 6.5 metres wide!?!. Accepted that as its huge compared to what we normally get. Here's a picture of the pitch.