Millau ViaductThursday 26 August 2010
Left Poole on the fast cat over to Cherbourg at 07.15 a.m. - the weather was appalling and the sea horrible. I did not expect to feel like I was on Sequel crossing the channel on an enormous boat full of people and cars! But the crossing was very much quicker than in Sequel and we were on the road by 11 a.m. (French time). Drove for eight and a half hours, not including breaks, and spent the night in Mende, a very pretty French town.
Friday 27 August
Continued our journey back to Port St Louis crossing the amazing viaduct bridge at Millau and finally arrived by about 3 p.m. having driven about 750 miles in 12 and a half hours. The motorways were incredible and seemlessly empty. Bruce very pleased to see his beloved boat despite the fact that she was absolutely filthy - or perhaps thats why he was so pleased - he can clean her!
Saturday 28 August
Sequel back in the water again and in the last available berth. And guess what? A mistral is blowing already at 60km and forecast overnight at 90km. But not to worry plenty of cleaning to be done and we have been out to get beer. It is so good to have the car here - at least there is a form of escape other than on a fold up bike.
Not sure at the moment what our plans are but generally when the wind stops blowing we will head east towards Marseille and the Cote d'Azur although back home briefly for a few days from 06-08 September.
No mistrals here, but it continues to be more like autumn than summer and we are having a very wet bank holiday! I hope ur first grandchild doesn't come too early before ur return date but I'm not sure I have much control over it, apparently crossing my legs won't help! Looking forward to the next installment xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it back to Sequel with no mishaps. That bridge at Millau is quite something we spent hours there a few years ago. You should have planned it better so you are not experiencing a Mistral, but at least it will give you time to clean!!!! The car will give you flexibility whilst the wind blows just imagine trying to cycle. Weather fine with us off into the garden to tidy up. I think the garden furniture will be put away as it is quite cool and evenings cold - have taken a hot water bottle to bed the last few nights. Keep safe. Love Kathryn & Vince x
ReplyDeleteHope the wind is abatting and that you will be able to set sail on the high sea soon. I can't believe you have three washing machines, have you got three tumble dryers as well? Or do you hang it all out on a line across the deck!
ReplyDeleteWe actually had a lovely sunny Bank holiday Monday and spent all day working in the garden, then next door for a drink and a take away curry, so a pretty good day altogether.
Still back to normal this morning at least it is a short week.
It is good to back to blogging so keep them coming.
Lots love Sue and Andy x x
p.s. not sure I have spelt abatting correctly but you know what I mean.