(and Greyrocks has found a way to insert accents!)
We enjoyed some more sunny weather - although as yet tempted by neither pool nor sea - and made good use of the bikes. On Monday 2nd, which is not a holiday in France, we took the A9 south to Canet en Roussillon, near Perpignan. We had arranged ten days at Le Brasilia, which is a huge but delightful 5* campsite, and a real favourite. We had to pay the full seasonal price for two nights, but then a lower one kicked in and we got a great deal on a bungalow, like that used for emergency shelter when we were victims of a storm in 2008. This one is named Perdrix, and is perfectly fine :- if old; and since last year the whole site has WiFi, so Happy Days! Early days were very busy - particularly with Dutch, but it is now quieter.
The weather has been excellent, and just ambling by bike down to the long seafront via the newly extended marina is a joy. On Sunday May 8th we veered round a bend and saw tanks and tents! We had missed the publicity so this was a complete surprise. A full replica of a World War 2 army camp was installed on the beach, and some sixty or so vehicles - including a Sherman tank - were on display along with enthusiasts dressed as everything from US General to tarty French maid! Later as we consumed our moules a fair number of the vehicles paraded past. Much tooting and waving, and finally a Glenn Miller tribute band on the prom!
Bob then cycled further along the front to get to St Cyprien, which was also en fête- having a little carnival!
We enjoyed some more sunny weather - although as yet tempted by neither pool nor sea - and made good use of the bikes. On Monday 2nd, which is not a holiday in France, we took the A9 south to Canet en Roussillon, near Perpignan. We had arranged ten days at Le Brasilia, which is a huge but delightful 5* campsite, and a real favourite. We had to pay the full seasonal price for two nights, but then a lower one kicked in and we got a great deal on a bungalow, like that used for emergency shelter when we were victims of a storm in 2008. This one is named Perdrix, and is perfectly fine :- if old; and since last year the whole site has WiFi, so Happy Days! Early days were very busy - particularly with Dutch, but it is now quieter.
The weather has been excellent, and just ambling by bike down to the long seafront via the newly extended marina is a joy. On Sunday May 8th we veered round a bend and saw tanks and tents! We had missed the publicity so this was a complete surprise. A full replica of a World War 2 army camp was installed on the beach, and some sixty or so vehicles - including a Sherman tank - were on display along with enthusiasts dressed as everything from US General to tarty French maid! Later as we consumed our moules a fair number of the vehicles paraded past. Much tooting and waving, and finally a Glenn Miller tribute band on the prom!
Bob then cycled further along the front to get to St Cyprien, which was also en fête- having a little carnival!
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