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.

Return to Vichy.

Left Millau and stopped at Saint Chely D' Apcher. Parked in town camping aire,walked 200 metres to the vets walked in with no appointment. All pre sailing checks and worming done, 44 euros. Out in 10.minutes. Even had time to call in at the charity shop, bought 4 nice beer glasses for 0.50c each. Result. Stopped at Leclerc in Vichy, filled up with fuel. Popped in to examine the wine whilst Barbara did her customary song and dance.... "haven't you got enough wine". I gave my customary answer in French,which she'll never understand. Off to Beau Rivage camping..Great site (but I've already told you that if you were listening.) Jonesy had his holiday tummy so stayed in the van while we went to a lovely riverside restaurant.

Loved Argeles, more than ever but had to head home.

A great stay. Arrived at Millau before 12 at Camping Les Rivages. Took a pitch by the river as it was 32c. Nice site not used before.sat around waiting for it to cool ,took Jonesy for a paddle and later swam in the pool, 28c pool temp too warm ,should have joined Jonesy in the river with our Herbert!! Cycled into Millau to our favourite bar, closed so went over the road. Our search to draw cash out without charges finally over no charge in Millau. Euros now available for next trip. Tried telling Barbara we don't need cash!

Easy like Sunday morning.

Cycled down to Le Racou again. Yes another hot one. Passed the artists working away. What a fab idea ,Permanent boards acting as easels. Just turn up with your paints and create a work of art. Great if that could be replicated for the kids of the North West. Got to beach and heard a jzzz band rehearsing good sax player.

Really enjoying Argeles sur Mer.

Nice to step out of your motorhome every morning and feel the warm sunshine in a nice quiet location. Also nice to feel it in the evening. Today Friday we took a nice leisurely paced cycle along the front down to the far end of Argeles, past the port to Le Racou beach. We first came here 37 years ago when Tim was 3. We camped in a tent at a nearby site and visited the beach most days.

Le Soleil.

i go on quite q bit about how good this site is but the heated swimming pool is just one of the best. Only downside is the chairs and no sun beds.