Thursday 11 July 2013


Day 9 La chapelle St florent to camp site belle Riviere  at Thouare 42km

After great nights sleep we set off along the loire to Ancenis where the weekly market appeared to be in progress, a potter round indicated that except for the live fowl available was quite similar to Morecambe market however with a covered area which did have some great farmers produce and fish stalls. A shopping stop and picnic of the usual Camembert, tomatoes , avocado and yet another tin of tuna and we continued along the fab loire cycle track to the brilliant camp site, recommended by the very helpful girl at St Florent, of Belle Riviere. We could easily have forgone this without her input. A real backpacker special with book swap (unfortunately all French books) the ability to dry ones clothes on a real washing line and a generally relaxed feel. A bit more expensive at 13euros and after a nervous time where i thought the charger or the tablet had broken but then realised we had to pay for electricity 2.80 euro but going to charge all up  to the hilt to prepare us for the next while. The place has a fridge so a trip (slightly scarey one but don't want to frighten the parents explaining why) to the supermarche we got some beers for the evening, cheap as chips :) Little table in the tent site made it a very comfy evening meal, a site to be recommended.




4 comments:

  1. Hey u guys!! Really enjoying the blog & photos, keep it up, well jell!!!! John

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  2. sorry we missed your call- went to a barbie at Geds tocelebrate sarahs birthday- no birth yet!!Lots of Loved the painting --had alovely holiday at the isle of wight -Ju helped us with your blog really enjoying it just wondering what the disaster was on the way to the supermarket!!!!
    Lots of love
    Mum and Bryn

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  3. George & Marge here.....have a good trip and enjoy every minute have a safe journey!

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  4. Hi Dave and Kath,
    Still following your adventures! Good news about your painting- I especially liked the one on the campsite -
    Been trying to ring you but just get voicemail on both numbers - thought I'd save your phone bill. Everything O.K. here. Ju's on with the insurance company about John's bike -fortunately he wasn't badly hurt although he's hurt his right
    thumb which he uses a lot at work!
    Molly B doing fine - saw her this morning. Weather still very hot!! We did have some heavy rain for a short spell yesterday. Bryn gone to football tonight - playing Wigan.
    Enjoying your blog Kath - keep up the good work!!
    Lots of love
    Mum and Bryn xxx

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