South in search of sun and we found it at Sainte Eulalie en Born. 160621 Gastes (53)

South in search of sun and we found it at Sainte Eulalie en Born.

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June 21st 2016
We hadn't really planned to go any further south given we only have 2.5 weeks but needs must when the North of France is cold and wet. Rained all night and still at it in the morning. Enough is enough, a summer is needed. Off we go south. Headed for Bordeaux but first of all using quieter roads though at first we found ourselves on dual carriageways which I prefer to avoid as they send me to sl ... read more

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