Arrived Cherbourg, went immediately in search of petrol down country lane, approached two guys on horseback going opposite direction. Got past first one, the second one kicked one more dent in the side of the beleaguered van - asked rider for reg of horse and insurance details, but didn't really care so let it go. Made it to small Champagne town, went to bar for a beer and left with a wine opener, a box of glasses and a bottle of '92 Bordeaux the owner blew the dust off and gifted us, explaining he had a drink problem and didn't want it anymore! Spent 2 days sampling and buying champagne - never knew there were over 5000 different brands of the stuff. Noticed broken piece of metal in suspension of van. Drove to Germany, Rothenburg on
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