We are very happy to be back at La Flotte. Because the site is so busy, we had to move to another pitch, and tomorrow we were supposed to find somewhere else for the night. But thanks to a cancellation, we are now sorted for the rest of our week here. Margery now has an XL pitch under the pine trees at the bottom of the site. It is cooler, quieter and like little England, much to the annoyance of the French couple next to us. They are literally surrounded. Today has been hot. Too hot.
So we packed some salads and walked down to the harbor where we spent a pleasant afternoon in the shade of the Mulberry trees. Reading, talking, dozing. We can't remember the last time we were this grounded.
We liked it, and must make time to do it more often. This evening on the campsite we were glad we'd had to change pitches.
Our area of the site is much more peaceful. We can hear the birds which we love. This evening Angela thinks of the couple from Yorkshire. She hopes they will be able to travel as they wish. He was particularly conscious that his parents passed away in their early seventies, and worried the same fate may be awaiting him. Buying our first van in 2018 after Angela's mother passed away changed our lives. Before, we'd always gone away, mostly just for long weekends camping. Now retired, a whole new world has opened up for us. Within reason, we can travel as we wish, and for as long as life's plans allow. We're sure our family realized how important this is for us, and of course we miss them. Who knows how many years lie ahead until our health will compromise our travels. The moral of this tale. You don't have to start big. Just start. There's a lot of experiences, and places to visit waiting for you!
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