The kind lady at reception gave us a map for an 8.5 km circular walk or cycle to the nearest town and back. She thought it might be too far for us! Hah! We thought about lifting the bikes off the rack but decided it wasn’t worth the effort for less than 6 miles soRead more

We fully expected to stay another night in Notre Dame de Monts. It was such a pretty place and we loved walking along the sea front and on the beach with the dogs. On Monday morning, we got up, walked the dogs through the pine forest and then left them to sleep while we walkedRead more

Sunday is a very quiet day in France. They really know how to relax and take time to be with friends and family. It’s also a quiet day for driving so we tootled along on quiet N roads towards the coast in the Vendee. Along the way we felt a little hungry, having not eatenRead more

Now just in case you are the kind of person that feels the need to correct other people’s spelling – this is the Loir river not the Loire. There are two, quite close to one another, in fact separated only by a vowel. We spent the night on a free Aire de Camping Car inRead more

We love the way that France provides places for motorhomes to stay overnight and fill up with water, dump waste and empty the chemical loo. These Aires are often free or cost a very small amount. 100 litres of water usually costs around €2 and you get a peaceful safe spot to sleep. The payRead more

  If you’re paying attention you might have noticed that I’m sometimes mentioning the price of things as I go along. It’s true that I’m from Yorkshire where we rival the Scots with our reputation for being careful with money but that’s not my main purpose. We’re attempting something we’ve never done before, which isRead more

This was our home for three nights after the long slow drive from Scotland. The first task was to take Poppy to see the vet. She needed special worming pills to prevent her being infected by nasty French and Spanish lung and heartworms. In the UK the only preventative treatment is a liquid put onRead more

Our last stop in the UK was in Canterbury. Motorhomes can stay overnight in the Park and Ride for £3 and this includes unlimited bus rides around the city for up to six passengers. An incredible deal don’t you think? The only problem was that the rain was torrential that day and even the dogs wereRead more

We left Chorley and drove to Rutland Water to spend the night at Lyndon Top. This is a massive, simple site with views over the water. No electricity, just water and CDP. It costs £7 a night and it’s well worth it. We’ll be back with the Funster Ladies’ Meet next April. Can’t wait girls.

To be fair the insurers give you dire warnings about this but they’re more concerned about someone driving off with your pride and joy. We knew we were safe at the back of the Shaw Hill Hotel and Country Club where we’d been celebrating Matthew and Diane’s wedding. What we didn’t know was that theRead more