18/09/09

Day 10 – September 18
We woke this morning to the sound of waves lapping the beach, just as we had gone to sleep the night before – so romantic!
We travelled on along the northern coast today, losing ourselves down tiny tracks to try to find secluded coves and bays. Our efforts were well rewarded, particularly at Dossen, just below Roscoff. We parked up and walked through an opening in the dunes to the most breathtaking view – and the whole beach to ourselves! It’s a pity that the weather wasn’t really good enough to stay there for a while. We tore ourselves away, following the coast road wherever possible, although I must say that this is no easy task in Brittany – all the road sign are duplicated in Breton which is very similar to Welsh, reflecting the Celtic connection, and in fact there are a number of words we have recognised from various trips to Wales!
We decided that due to a lack of aires in the particular area we were heading for we would spend the night on a campsite.
Courtesy of our ever-surprising sat nav which has sent us along some very narrow lanes today in it’s continuing quest to cover every square inch of France, we reached the site at Camaret Sur Mer on the Crozon peninsular and we are now comfortably ensconced in our own little grassy bay edged by neatly trimmed hedges! With electricity – what luxury!
For only the second time since we set off we have been able to sit out with a drink enjoying – dare I say it?? – sunshine!! The sky is quite blue so we’ll see what tomorrow brings.