Have had a really lovely last week here. Weather has been mostly very hot and sunny, mingled with some heavy rain and cloudy days. It’s much busier on the site now, a noticeable change from the first few weeks here – some French schools have started their holidays early we think as there are lots of children about now.

Filled up with diesel for the first time in four weeks – 1.39 € - nice to see how little we have had to use the car.

The internet wi-fi on the site here seems to have disappeared so we now walk up to the village square and log on to the Hotel’s. No problem.

Found the local golf course – nine holes – on the day that the prices went up to the high season rates, so we didn’t play in the end.

Had a very long walk from the beach just to the north of here right into Biarritz. The weather was quite overcast and the waves were enormous. Lots of (mad) people were surfing and the beach lifeguards certainly had to keep on their toes.

Went south of here for a visit to the bay and town of St Jean-de-Luz.  Curved sandy beaches with very calm seas – much more suitable for young children. There was a bustling town behind a seafront promenade lined with the usual cafes and restaurants.

Had a lovely last day round the pool here – absolutely gorgeous sun. Managed to avoid getting roped in for the aqua-aerobics session, but it was fun to watch! Very busy round the pool with all the children on site, but also very entertaining. Topped the tans up nicely.

Settled the bill ready for the off tomorrow. We have been here 28days in all – in the UK for 8 of those @ 4.50€ “caravan morte,” and the other 20 paid by 17 camping cheques (long stay discount) @ 14€, plus .50 cents each per day local tax.

Off early tomorrow to a caravan storage barn just past Toulouse, then will make our leisurely way north, driving without the caravan, and ending up in Essex at Anne’s Mum’s house in a week or so ready for the arrival of our Grandson.

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