Left Jargeau 1030hrs. Headed towards Normandy. Mostly pleasant rural roads until the N road north, still pleasant enough but with lots of trucks. Drove through the village of Marcilly-sur-Eure, about 1 1/2 miles we arrived at Domaine de Marcilly 1300hrs. Checked in for the night and set up.
It was a beautiful site, very big, but quiet for us. The pitches are in a circular pattern around a central facilities building, a nice layout, all hedged and plenty of space. The site has a large area of holiday homes too. After a cuppa we had a stroll around. When I saw the pool,
a dip seemed to be in order. It was still hot and apart from the couple sunning themselves we had it to ourselves. Hazel didn't swim in the end as it was to deep for her, but I did and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Then we returned to Eevie, had our meal and a few drinks before bed.
September 10th.
Left Marcilly 0930hrs, headed for Condette. Journey was ok, some heavy traffic around Rouen but otherwise ok. Had a couple of comfort stops, arrived Condette 1500hrs. We'd been here before, a nice small site with a really friendly couple running it. picked our pitch and set up.
Then on the bikes to Hardelot Plage. Visited the poissonaire and bought moules, prawns, and scallops for the evening meal. Then had a couple of beers.
Cycled back to Eevie , had a shower then set up the equipment to cook and eat outside. I did Moule Marinere while Hazel cooked the scallops and prawns.
A lovely evening and lovely food.
Then to bed, it had been a long day.
September 11th.
Awoke to yet another hot sunny day. After breakfast we saw a small food market on the green opposite the site.
Took a stroll around it, bought some fruit and veg and took it back to Eevie. Weather to nice to do nothing so I suggested we cycled to Hardelot again. Hazel said, "no point, it's Sunday, always dead". I I said we could get an ice cream, so off we went. On approaching the town we could see lots of activity, banners over the road, tannoys going. Then we arrived in the middle of a Porche rally.
So much for it being dead, I've never seen so many Porches in one place.
It explained the engine noises we'd heard in the morning, we thought it was boy racers. We had delicious ice creams, and strolled around, looking at the cars.
Then we cycled back to Condette. Relaxed for the rest of the day.
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