The plan had been to get up at the crack of sparrow fart (Louise being our very reliable, if grumpy, alarm clock), and get on our way south. However not only did we all sleep in, through all the pole clanking and swearing of seasoned travellers on the move, but by the time we'd breakfasted, (not well but quickly), and packed up it was high noon. We were the last ones to leave the site ...
We headed out on the road for Orleans via Chartres and Jo cried most of the way - she was so miserable, a normally very happy little person, I began to wonder if it was just the cold or if she was coming down with something else. Had to stop for petrol and to tighten the roof rack; then we noticed one of the back tyres must have a slow puncture. After pumping it up, the car suddenly sounded funny, very throaty and pffutting like mad. I listened for a bit and thought - exhaust - press on. We only got as far as Chartres not because of the car but because Jo was so upset, we had to stop and find a site. We found a sports field that was being used as an overflow site for the summer. Good facilities and very safe for them to play. Jo cheered up a bit, but still not like her.
Met a nice New Zealand couple who had worked in London for 9 months and were now on a tour of Europe - lucky them! Shared their wine, as I said - nice people! Had to go to bed in the dark because I broke the lamp - didn't have to fumble about for pjs though. Too cold to get undressed, went to bed fully clothed!
Expenses Francs
Food 3.50
Petrol 67.00
Site fees 6.50
Provisions 20.00
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