Packed up and left site 0955hrs. Wet and windy drive to La Rochelle, arrived Camping Le Soleil at 1215hrs. Of course reception was shut, luckily he returned after about 10 minutes. Got a nice spot and set up.
Not large pitches but pleasant, and the weather had brightened up. Usual cuppa then took a walk into town, (20 minutes). The approach to town gives a good view of the impressive entrance to the port.
Certainly well defended in its day. There was a large sailing vessel berthed.
Plus a myriad of wealthy people's toys. Had a good look round the Port then into town where we strolled for about an hour. Bought some of our favourite fish Pates, then had a beer on the way back to Eevie.
I do like like a Pelforth Brune. Back at the site we had our showers and relaxed before heading back into town to dine out. The rain had returned but not to heavy and little wind, so our brollies worked well. We both had seafood platters, and it was very good. Back to Eevie then settled down for the night.
September 16th.
Had a terrific storm during the night, and the morning was still very heavy rain. Decided to move on as the weather was so bad. Left at 1000hrs headed for Tours.
The rain never let up over the whole journey. Arrived at 1500hrs, first stop Carrefour for provisions. Then to Camping Du Bec de Cisse, Checked in for 1 night and settled down. The weather being so bad we decide to do some washing in the launderette. Got it all washed and dried, Hazel went back to Eevie and I went to the reception block to use the WiFi. After 15 minutes catching up online the sun came out.
Unbelievable Change in such a short space of time. But never mind we were heading For Chartres the next day. Few drinks and a nice meal compensated us for the awful day.
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