Tuesday 1st September.

Went out on bike early morning to check ot availability at other sites...all full . Had a cycle around and started to realise the site we are on is fine. Easy access to cycle paths, bus stops virtually outside, Aldi, Lidl and all the best beaches about 10 minute bike ride. It'll do. Heatwave on the way and our pitch is well shaded. Cycled back to site and paid for 3 more nights at 21 euros a night, nice lunch then cycled to St Jorioz plage for a lovely swim.

Sunday 30th August.

Arrived at the Vermenton site only to realise that we came here last year and loved it then,so peaceful. Monday 31st August left Vermenton and arrived at Annecy to find most of the sites full. Pitched at Camping les Champs Fleuris a 10 minute walk to lake beaches . Tonight is 36 euros but this drops to 21 tomorrow when Acsi rates kick in. It's not quite what we wanted but will do unless we get a better option tomorrow.

Friday 28th August 2026

Got the 07.50 ferry to Calais, took off on time and arrived on time. Drove to another favourite of ours the municipal site at Sezanne. Stopped 2 nights but not warm enough for the great pool. Saturday walked into town,browsed through the charity shop, had a coffee and got back for liverpool game on telly.

Thursday 27th August

Left our house a6 6.30am to travel down to Chichester on south coast to have our flyscreen repaired. Didnt hit any serious traffic but it still took 6 hours. Job done and set off toward Ashford in Kent. Another 3 hours to get to our regular pub stop at Boughton Lees.....The Flying Horse. Great meal and a few pints, i keep telling people how good this place is.

Just outside Calais, boat morning.

On Chateau du Gandspette outside Calais. 6 hour drive from Gien. Traffic busy but first site we went to were shut for lunch. Didnt fancy 2 hr wait in sun ,decided to get closer to Calais for earlier ferry. Site nice, pool small. Only problem is dog on next pitch in season so Jonesy won't settle. Taking him to the bar to drown his sorrows. Spotted a croquet match but professionals like myself not allowed. Off to Tim's in Reading tomorrow for Grandkids questioning and interrogation.

Just testing the 50 cent glasses and surprisingly they work great.

Camping Les Bois Du Bardelet, near Gien.

Another 3 hours closer to home and another scorcher. Again in close season we arrived to find reception closing at 12 noon and again we had 15 minutes to spare . Wow I just wouldn't want to wait 2 hours on the wrong side of the barrier so got to our pitch and settled in. 3 small pools spread about the site but they are small. Looking to swim in the small lake when it cools down. Restaurant looks inviting.