Maureen & Phils Diary

Spent days on site and chilling out. Maureen took more of s knock on the bike yesterday than than first thought. Bruises and swelling everywhere so bike riding is now a no no.

What a disappointment we decided to get a taxi this afternoon down to Ponte du Vaux however we found when we asked the guy running the site that it would be impossible. He told us theee was only one taxi for the town and he is not around. So its back to the motorhome for… Continue reading 22.07.2017 Camping Les Ripettes

The day of the 19th started with baguette with lashings of butter and jam, fresh orange juice and hot coffee, the way its meant to be. The perfect start to the day Decisions were made to take a bike ride into Pont du . Made it to the centre with one mishap but one we… Continue reading 19.07.2017 – 21.07.2017 Camping Les Ripettes 

I must admit I didn’t check the distance to our next campsite, it looked quaint and rural on the net and generally in the right  direction. The amount of travelling didn’t enter the equation. 638km later I wish I had taken it into account. Its rural alright and the pitches are enormous. The reading library… Continue reading 18.07.2017 Camping Les Ripettes

Wow, what a laid back day. Apart from a cycle ride to the local Lidl for bits we’ve had a day of taking it easy. First though pick up the bread from the local bakery and the obligatory cup of coffee Later a walk around Laudenbach (it takes 2 minutes) with a rest by the… Continue reading 17.07.2017 Laudenbach 

Lazy morning at the campsite. Bikes at the ready though and Maureen raring to go. This campsite (Camping Schwabenmuhle) is well laid out and the toilet facilities are some of the best we have come across. Each pitch has electricity and water and the only drawback is the waste disposals are way off the pitch.… Continue reading 16.07.2017 Laudenbach

Yes, it actually happened, Mo gathered enough courage to take to the bike. Its great here as everywhere seems to have a cycle path. Perfect for Mo to gain her confidence. She got carried away and nearly beat me home!  We didn’t realise that the local town, Weikersheim, was a bit of a tourist attraction… Continue reading 15.07.2017 Travel to Weikersheim by bike