Had a run before we left Brighton as only just over an hours drive to Chichester. As usual very busy road so arrived about 1.30 pm. Lovely site and good for buses into Chichester or to Portsmouth.
Caught bus 700 into town, had a look around the cathedral. Really interesting and well worth a visit. Had a coffee then a short walk around the town.
Saturday Had a short cycle in the morning down to Emsworth and round a few of the country lanes then checked out a route for a run in the morning tomorrow, caught a bus down to Portsmouth a 40 min. journey had a walkabout some shopping then back to the site.
We both had a run this morning with Maureen getting well along the Downs today. In the afternoon caught a bus to Hove and walked back into Brighton. They have made some sort of sculpture with the old pier legs. (below)
Thursday 12 April
Had a good cycle along towards Rottingdean then back into Brighton. Did some more washing then off to Ciniworld Brighton to see Ghost Stories,RUBBISH don’t waste your money.
Good journey down from Folkestone. Into Brighton for the afternoon for a walkabout.
Next morning we both went for a short run, then walked into town again.
Sunday raining so we thought there wouldn’t be a flea market at Brighton Marina so headed into Brighton’s back street for a walk around the independent shops. Afternoon went to the cinema to see Peter Rabbit – really feel good film.
Monday short run again for both of us then bus to Eastbourne. Large motorhome came onto the site. We believe its the biggest we have seen up to now, See pictures above and below.
Up at 0600 for a 4 Hr drive up to the Euro-tunnel, a good drive up despite travelling at 130 kilometer per hour at times. 3 french drivers overtook on the inside? probably getting me ready for driving in England. The train ride was unusually bumpy a bit of turbulence must have been a rough sea and the pipe rocking about on the seabed? Caught the bus into Canterbury for a walkabout and a bit of shopping on both days.
Good journey up roads not too busy. Arrived about 1100 after a spot of shopping at Lidl. Caught a bus No1 into Troyes and had a walkabout and a lovely coffee at French Coffee our second time we used this chain.
Chat-Alley-Troyes
We are now travelling at a busy time the Easter period and are once again meeting the Amateur campers out here (Brushing teeth in washing up sinks, washing shoes in laundry sinks Poo on the floor in toilets). A different campsite to our usual at Geraudot fancied a change but as usual at this time of year not too spectacular but adequate for one night but handy for visiting Troyes 5 mins. by bus.
On our cycle in the vineyard (Outside)On our cycle in the vineyard (Inside)
2 days of good cycling. First day up to Meursault through the vineyards. Unfortunately the coffee shop was closed today, so coffee back at the van. Also had a couple of walks into Beaune.
Today good cycle to Savigny les Beaune again and beyond this time. There looks to be a good campsite here for people who love the countryside. On the way back to the town followed some way markers for a walking tour probably. Very interesting as it took you around all the back alleys.
If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs…You still snuff it!!!
Friday another wet day but managed a few short walks between showers. Called into town to buy a couple of days fresh food from an award winning butchers. The food is really good.
Saturday we woke up to a very cold morning so went into town to look at the antique and food markets. Bought some bread and went back to the van as the sun came out so we cycled to Savigny les Beaune via the vineyards to the Chateau de Savigny.
This chateau has an amazing collection of racing cars, motorbikes, farm machinery, fire engines and an enormous field of 100 fighter planes from many countries – WOW factor off the scale.
Bad day due to lots of rain but managed a few walkabouts between showers.
Coffee stop Meursault
Thursday morning cycled into town because of rain showers and Maureen got a puncture. Back to site for lunch and the sun appeared so a cycle to Meursault along the vineyard way. Then in the evening had a walk into Beaune. A good day xx.
