Week One

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Well, having started my intrepid journey, I have reached the distant shores of Northern France. After 1 week, I have managed to travel to Dunkerque, or more precisely, a small town on the coast called Gravelines (odd name). there is a nucleaur power plant nearby, but people look normal enough. Locals are very friendly. Saturday night there was a big party at a large (very large) house by the camp site. Turned out to be local biker club annual bash. Had 2 live bands and a bar and security guards. Went to have a look, got talking to security who let me in (nice chaps). Music was good (if u like Pink Floyd with an outragous French accent - see gallery) and drank with some locals, nice!

Most English campers/caravaners I have come across are old couples, who seem a bit snobbish. All other people I have met seem pleasant and want to chat. Van is running fine (have done a few jobs, more to do en-route).

Moving on to Belgium tomorrow, going to a town called Mons. this will be a good base for visiting Brussels and luxembourg. Plan to go on main roads rather than motorways and stop at a few historic sites on the way (particularly the site where they launched the V2 rockets from during WW2).

Spent the day in Dunkerque, not a bad city, old port is very interesting if you like looking at boats. Certainly worth a visit, you have to wait around for a ferry, or want to just take your time travelling

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Photos

biker band
Pink Floyd in French

Comments

[Steve Rich]

Good stuff!
Sounds good Dave, keep the updates coming! Take care