Tuesday 22nd September.

Had a lovely swim yesterday. Sea about 2 minute walk from site. What made it so pleasant was the water temperature which is close to 27c ,about 4c above the norm for this year. Barbara still thinking about it. Today we cycled west towards Imperia the cycle path supposedly ended here but we just carried on, getting close to San Lorenzo. Turned around back to Imperia which we didn't find that inspiring. Some big yachts parked in the Marina opposite expensive restaurants. Eventually headed back to site after clocking 16 miles.

Monday 21st September

San Bartolomeo Al Mare Crossed over into Italy yesterday ,sunday Gave up on the uncertainty of campsites in Diano Marina and just booked us into Camping Rosa in San Bartolomeo Booked a 4 day stay and then Got a 6 day pitch booked in Albenga. Camping Rosa is where we stayed last year, it's a 35 minute walk into Diana but that might be quicker following the completion of the excellent new cycle trail built on the old railway lines. San Bartolomeo is nice but it would be too far to walk up to the new station where we had planned to take trains to resorts such as Alassio. This morning got the bikes out to try the cycle path that took us east to Andora, passing the beautiful Cervo.

Saturday 19th September

Now into our second day here in Roquebrune sur argens. It's so peaceful here and feels so distant from stresses of the last few days of trekking up hills. We left the site at 8.45 this morning and walked the 30 minutes flat walk into town. A really charming town with medieval streets and a 10th century church. Had a relaxing coffee or two in the square. On the way back we found a delightful secondhand shop, where we browsed but agreed not to buy anything.Also noticed the large number of art galleries. A charming town. well worth visiting. Unfortunately When eating her butty one of barbs front teeth boke off she now looks a bit gummy in the front but has declared that she'll just have to keep her mouth shut. Every cloud has a silver lining as they say.

Friday 18th September.

Decided to move on. Cavalaire is definitely a place i would return to but would pre book one of the town sites next time. Great site Cros de Mouton but too far out of town and too hilly. Another positive was our two nights spent at the lovely site terraced restaurant. But today i was tempted to go for one of the many top commercial sites in the Frejus and St Raphael area, but felt Jonesy deserved a nice flat site with nice walks and a river to cool off in. Flower camping Moulin des icles , just outside Rocquebrune sur Argens ticked all the boxes. A true place to relax in. Plenty of shade with a lovely river full of large trout next to the pitches. 25 minute flat walk into town or 9 minutes on bike. Pool not massive but big enough to cool off in.

Link for Cavalaire beach video.

https://youtube.com/shorts/pD49r3BJJWQ?is=K3MakT3Ngq0wvlSp

Thursday 17th September.

Arrived in Cavalaire sur Mer.Very busy, all the town sites full, yet again the most reasonable option is a site a 25 minute walk out of town up a steep hill. Great site, big shaded pitches with tap and electric on each pitch. Decent size pool with fantastic views. Also fabulous restaurant with terrace looking down the valley to the sea. Free bus to town 9.10 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Returns 11 am. Took the bus on Wednesday, great swim and coffee in town decided to walk back. really uncomfortable in heat which Jonesy didn't like at all. Previous evening tried it with bikes but couldn't do the last 200 metres with Jonesy in carriage. Yet again Barbara fell off her bike. Probably move on Saturday. Today Friday went to the town beach alone on bike. Lovely swim and without Jonesy in tow managed the hill return ok.

Tuesday 15th September

Left L'Artaudois site heading for Cavalaire sur mer.

13th September

Still on Camping L'Artaudois. We remain impressed with the site but not the hills. Spent the last few mornings in the local town at the foot of steady hill. Had coffee and today Sunday visited the car boot sale where we bought a silver plated bottle opener for 2 euros. Will probably go down the steep slope for another beach swim.

Friday 11th September

Arrived at Camping L'Artaudois near Toulon yesterday. Great site but a hilly location 20 minute walk to beach. Impressed with huge heated pool, nice pitch with water and electric 23 euros. Thought guy in pool looked like Tony Soprano.

Thursday 10th September just arrived on French Riviera.

We spent last night in Sisteron, nice overnight stopover on the river. Another scouser on the next pitch so we exchanged best money saving scams and ideas and laughed about our travel mishaps. Watched the Liverpool v Athletico game and drank yet more beer and wine. Left site just after 9am ,arrived on med coast around 11.30. photos of Sisteron.

Wednesday 9th September.

We left Le Bourg d'Oissons after 3 relaxing days on Camping Cascade. I like the very relaxed attitude here to booking in and payment, basically they want you to drive in and find your own pitch. No closure for lunch, no barrier , not even a registration process, just pay when you leave. Also unlike the other sites in the area the swimming pool was still open and boy did we need it with temperatures for the 3 days at 32c.Everything is clean although quite basic and everything works. Pleasant town with plenty of coffee shops and outdoor wear shops all selling there clothes off at end of season sale.

Sunday 6th September.

Spent the weekend relaxing in temperatures of 32c. Only left the shade of the site to travel to one of the many beaches for a swim in the lake . Left Annecy Sunday early to travel to Le Bourg de Oissons in the alps hoping for cooler temps. However on arrival temps here were 32c. Lovely little pool on site to cool off.

Cycle ride to Doussard.

Was due to set off 10am but discovered puncture on barbs bike. Repaired but decided to nip to bank. Eventually set off for Doussard about 2.30. Pleasant ride through tunnels etc but yet again found dogs not allowed on beach at Doussard. Headed back to plage near site and swam there. Heatwave of 35c temps expected at weekend.

Thursday 3rd september.

Yesterday, Wednesday, we caught the bus outside the site and went into Annecy Town. Had a nice coffee, people watched,walked in the park,strolled the prom and then went and had lunch. Buses really easy and on time.

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.