Campsite beach of Bois Soleil under a grey sky

Day on the campsite at St George de Didonne

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September 8th 2011
Had planned today as a beach day, being the last day we are to spend on the coast, tomorrow we go inland. Change of plan, far too wet for beach today, in fact it was grey and drizzly nearly all day and all attempts to dry the washing under the awning have failed. We sneaked out, between showers, to the lovely big pool and had a good swim in water which was far warmer than the temperature of the ... read more

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