Yesterday was a reminder of how relaxing jaunts can spin out of control. The campsite aire was 2 minutes off the motorway in Villefranche but as we approached the city we could see thick black clouds of smoke pouring over the city. A plastics factory had gone up in flames and with the risk of toxic fumes the mayor and police decided to shut off most of the major routes around the city. Campsite 2 minutes away but all roads blocked. Every road I took I was blocked by officers telling me to go back. Spotted a retail park shot into it and wormed my way through another exit. Eventually got to site. Few hours later it looked like the fire was under control and all the "Pughs and Barney Mcgrews" were off home. So off to the vets we went to get Jonesys passport stamped. Vet found a severe ear infection and supplied us with two treatments, annual booster completed, wormed and physical examination 105 euros. Quite good. Back outside and the fire had reignited. This time "Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub" made a better job of it but not after all the police had shut the roads again, quick return to the retail park,into the campsite and bottle of wine opened.
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