The Final Countdown

We spent the weekend at Cornish Farm and cycled into Taunton on Sunday, well time, as they had their Christmas market set up in the town centre.  It was very cold but we spent most of the day wandering around and cycling a short way along the river Tone.  On Monday we had to drop the van off bright and early so we cycled into town again and spent some time in the library, sightseeing and had lunch at The Cosy Club which was very atmospheric.  

 

When we got back in the afternoon we were able to get the van for the night with the news that they would need a couple more hours in the morning.

Once everything was finished up, we were trained up and Bokkie’s new alarm is now giving us the peace of mind we want.   We set off from Taunton in constant showers, not very nice driving.  We stopped at The Swan in East Ilsley as they let motorhomes stay in their car park if you have a few drinks or meal in the hotel.  We did both and had a good night’s sleep, in spite of the rain.  The next day we left early and had breakfast in the car park at Chievely Services outside Newbury, oh the glamour of international travel!

We pushed on, driving to Black Horse Farm camping site in Densole, just outside Folkestone.  It was grim driving in terrible weather, the worst of UK traffic and trucks dicing down the motorway.  Storm Dianne was making her presence felt and it was belting down and blowing a gale.  We’re booked in for the Eurotunnel in the morning and will do a final Lidl shop before we catch the train.