Our long drive meant that we only had some 300km to drive to the quite exquisite town of Brontome, everybody's idea of the perfect provincial French town complete with Abbay, medieval buildings, a meandering river and free parking for Autocampers right in the town centre. Abluti block somewhat basic but otherwise perfect, just 10 yards from the river and 150 yards from the nearest bar/tabac. We even saw an otter swim by!
After a 'whore's bath', a convivial 19 euro meal with some local wine and a leisurely walk back, M2 was able to look forward excitedly to seeing his family the next day. We'll draw a metaphoric veil over the next two weeks of pure holiday with the blog resuming at the end of May when travels resume.
Left to right: Brantome Abbaye; Brantome water wheel
Chris, good to read of your travels! Article in Times today about "grey gap years" - ie those in retirement! Worth a look:-
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Already planning mine - albeit 28yrs away!
Thanks Nick. Good to know that you can follow this! Chris
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