Hello All, Its Wednesday eve and we are in a lovely campsite on the river just outside a town called Laguepie on route to Albi. Had an amazing day driving through Dordogne and then the Lot Valley using back roads as much as we can. Stopped in an lovely town called Beaulieu which has  a medieval abbey - this is starting to  become a theme this trip - last night we stayed in a town called Chambourcy which has a medieval town which is still inhabited - it appears to hang over the cliffs and is built of sandstone which gleams at sunset.
We're on our way to Albi and then to Carcassone - somewhere that's been on my wish list for a long time, after that, well not sure yet but think it will be a few days r and r though whether its in France or Corsica is still to be decided.

The sleeping arrangements are working okay- Kye seems to get more quilt than either of us but as we are getting further south it doesn't seem to matter as much. What is notable is food prices - much higher than anticipated however as wine prices are so much more amenable I'm sure I will come out a winner - though  the 48 hr abstention will prove to be even more of a challenge!

Only problem is that Kye is really unsettled, I know he will adjust as time goes on ( not got much option has he?) but in the meantime he is a bit of a sad dog - Irene and I though are happy as.... choose your won phrase.

Bye for now and will try and do some photos next time, thanks to everyone who has emailed or sent texts- much appreciated.
Jane and team

Coffee Break

 Bonjour mes amies. Well, we made it across the channel arriving in Dieppe at 4am English time. Irene and I envying Kye as he was tucked up in his bed in Betsy whilst we were struggling to get comfy in the chairs.
Anyway - here I am at 5.30 am having a cup of coffee by the Seine, and very lovely it was too.

We are now parked up in a lovely campsite in Chartres and will be staying for a couple of nights. Walked miles today, the cathedral is absolutely amazing and a lovely old city. Only problem is that all the shops are shut for 2 days as its Pentecost so no chance of getting any provisions.Mind you the restaurants are open so bon appetit!

Must tell you that I used the satnav this morning to find the campsite so thats another set of word I'm going to have to eat!

Bye for now,
Jane

Hello all, can't quite believe it but I am only six days away from leaving; booked on the overnight ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe next Saturday. Itinerary so far is down to Chartres for the first night then somewhere close to Limoges, then onwards to Carcassone and around Aix en Provence for a few days of well deserved resting in the sunshine ( remember that??) Then over to Corsica for a couple of days then ferry back to Livorno in Italy and down to Brindisi to get the ferry to Greece - need to be there in time to come back for a few days to attend my godson, Tom's wedding on July 20th. After that, well who knows, but when I do I'll let you all know too.


So I am spending the next few days with good pals and then packing Betsy on Friday - lets hope she turns into the Tardis I have so much I want to take! And quite how Irene, Kye and I will manage our sleeping arrangements for the first week.......


Will be popping back when I can, bye for now

Here's Betsy!

 Next photo will be in the sunshine!

My travelling companion

 Here's Kye, Betsy to follow!