Monday 11th June, 57 miles, windy,rainy
Not a lot to report. We had a brief period of about half an hour after getting up with no rain so we went for a walk along the sea wall at Pointe de St. Gildes. We had watched the waves crashing over this the night before through Horatio’s window on the world and, funnily enough, they were still doing it, so there was a bit of entertainment to be had dodging those.
Then we drove to Nantes and found a very pretty campsite in neighbouring Sainte Luce sur Loire, not far from 2 large cranes…
This was only deemed acceptable when I had negotiated for a TV to be provided for B’s viewing pleasure – France v England in the European Cup! He kept very quiet with 3 French co-viewers until I came in and blew it – Anglais!! So for us the draw was quite handy for local relations and was greeted with a handshake….
Tuesday 12th June, Kymi 31km, sun and rain
After a morning on the computer we threw caution to the wind (and rain) and got Kymi out to go into Nantes centre. We were lucky, it rained a bit while we had lunch in the centre, and spotted on us on our return. I navigated us to the old town to see the Chateau of the Dukes of Brittany. The pictures say it all (I left out the ones showing some more cranes).
I can survey all my minions from here!!
This shows the fortifications and the palace behind it
Then I navigated us back. B was great on the busy roads. Turns out the cranes are helpful for pinpointing our position.
Then it rained some more….another evening of looking at the rain coursing down the windscreen!
Wednesday 13th June, Kymi 57km, sun, clouds, spits and spots and proper sun!
After sorting out a meeting for tomorrow and sussing out the campsite washing machine, we were scootering off again. Went to Oudon to see a chateau – which was a ruin plus a tower. Pretty but only took 3 minutes to look at. Then back to purchase an iron – the sites only provide the board!
Oudon Tower
Then – oh joy – the sun really came out! And so, for the first time, did the Lafuma knock-off recliner chairs (purchased last September and never used!).
Learning curves – we could be lost without cranes; how far can you go with Kymi’s fuel gauge on empty….. further than you might think!