You couldn't make it up, disaster trip 2024 (34 Viewers)

[chaser]

Right I have had a couple of days to get over this now but will probably have to do it in instalments.
September 4 we set off for a month in France, 2 hour wait on the tunnel ,rammed with motorhomes, got to gravelines and had what was the highlight of the trip a brilliant meal in Baker street.
Set off down the west coast , rain all the way till we got to the new Normandy landing monument where we finally found a bit of sun.
Now this place just has to be visited, you stand there and look down the beach to the sea, you can hardly imagine all those men and boys who were running up it with packs on their backs and carrying rifles and stuff while the Germans were standing where we were shooting them.
Unbelievable in today's world.
So we travelled on in the rain again stopping on a few free Aires but mostly ccp, until we encountered our first real thing out of the blue, montendre free Aire in the middle of town has been closed down and you are supposed to go two miles out of town to a new paid one, which I am informed by locals , hardly anyone goes to.
Anyway we stayed on the closed one as did a French van and we wernt moved on.
We then spent a couple of days visiting Julie's friends and parked on their driveway.
Then the fun started.
To be continued.....

 

[bladerunner]

 

[Abacist]

Did you go to Bayeux which has a museum almost opposite the largest British WWII military cemetery in northern France. We also went to Omaha beach and took pics. It’s on our thread for Pampelonne if you want to look.

 

[Abacist]

Pampelonne, Ramatuelle & St Tropez

We are at the aire by the beach on the western end of Pampelonne beach. It’s now off season so €20 per night plus tourist tax. Very large aire! The beach is all of 50m away and there is a good beach cafe/restaurant and another just up the hill. There is a “Petit Train” which goes round and...

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[Spriddler]

Did you go to Bayeux which has a museum almost opposite the largest British WWII military cemetery in northern France. We also went to Omaha beach and took pics. It’s on our thread for Pampelonne if you want to look.

He's already back in the U.K.

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[suavecarve]

He's already back in the U.K.

But his van might not be

Too early ?

 

[Spriddler]

But his van might not be

Too early ?

Yebbut it's broken down over there (awaiting recovery?) and Chas is over here.

 

[Wonders]

The grounds for this thread are heart wrenching. But will be compelling reading and yet, I am sure , another opportunity for the MHF community to rally around, support and learn together.
Best wishes Chas

 Chris

 

[chaser]

Did you go to Bayeux which has a museum almost opposite the largest British WWII military cemetery in northern France. We also went to Omaha beach and took pics. It’s on our thread for Pampelonne if you want to look.

Not this trip but been before, before COVID.

 

[chaser]

The grounds for this thread are heart wrenching. But will be compelling reading and yet, I am sure , another opportunity for the MHF community to rally around, support and learn together.
Best wishes Chas

 Chris

Please don't think I am wanting sympathy or anything , it's happened some of it my own fault , some what could happen to anyone anytime which I might be able to help other folks ,what's the best.

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

highlight of the trip a brilliant meal in Baker street.

You know it’s a shite trip when the best bit is a French mealBaker Street is an ok meal but

 

[Wonders]

Please don't think I am wanting sympathy or anything ,

Wasn't thinking sympathy really. Sympathy is very close to syphilis in the dictionary. So I try to avoid both.
Just impressed with the help and support this site offers.
Regards

 

[BikerGraham]

Please don't think I am wanting sympathy or anything , it's happened some of it my own fault , some what could happen to anyone anytime which I might be able to help other folks ,what's the best.

Having any problems with the van when on holiday in a foreign country is stressful and any support / advice is most welcome.

Having recently gone though the same we can attest to those. Fortunately we managed to get back with the van. But weren’t sure if we would for a while. the van can be fixed back home which whilst problematic, is much better.

So post away Chas. Your thoughts, Experience and advice will be most welcome to use all.

Glad you are back though

 

[Mikey RV]

Glad you got home ok and hope your camper arrives soon for you.

 

[burtonbird]

Yes, we could have paid more than double at l'Éclusier but I don't think we'd have enjoyed it as much. Poutine and Welsh Complet at Baker Street is more our sort of food. Pretty simple!!

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