1066 and all that!

An early pack up ensued this morning. The camp was quiet, mild in climate, but recovering from a bashing storm. Our awning resembled a sad and saggy version of itself. We however had been much better off than others who had theirs bent and folded. So after a big slosh out, and with improving weather, we felt good and ready for action. However, upon issuing the breakfast rations, we realised that the fridge had not been turned on all night. Our own fault, it seems that our processes and routines need some modification. This was a bit of a blow having just shopped the previous day. 

Anyway, onto Bayeaux. Without the crowds, we sauntered into view the tapestry, complete with accompanying ear piece each. Even the children had their own ear piece with a description of every section of the tapestry, laid out over 70m. It was quite amazing. The descriptions on the ear pieces were great and much needed ( we really are settling into this tourist thing at the moment- although we are looking forward to finding the non tourist things too). The problem arose when Maya and Jasper were left behind. The steady stream of people on the adult ear pieces though plodded on like a lazy line, the error was though, the children's description didn't sync with the adult description, so whilst the adults raced on ( relatively) the children were left to be swamped by the masses. Anyway, it was quite an amazing experience.

Our journey then moved on along through St -Lo and onto Mont-Saint-Michel. We are about 2 miles away on an Aire, where we paid €13.70 for electricity (please note the fridge is on!), toilets, water, servicing for the vehicle all on a beautiful and quiet site. I am just waiting now though for the sun to go down so I can do a return visit to Mont-Saint-Michel for some night photos. We cycled up there this afternoon. Despite a long walk out, another fascinating time was had. See the photos, Clare May blog about this later. 

Incidentally, thanks to Janet Morton must be made. Her musical education of our children has continued. The donation of 9 personalised compilation CDs for the trip have certainly entertained us thus far.  The highlight for Jasper and Maya seems to have been Chesney Hawkes' "The one and only". Great!!!

Ed