We planned to spend a few days in Camaret-sur-Mer on the Crozon peninsula. It was a short drive of about 50 odd miles from Landeda. When we got to the camp site we just had the feeling that is was not for us. We knew that it was a 2km walk along the cliff tops to Camaret, but the campsite just didn't feel right. I knew that there was a municipal site in the town itself and so we went there. We had to wait until 5 o'clock for the reception to open, but it was a nice sunny day. So between drinks, ice creams and walks around the harbour we pleasantly filled in the afternoon.
The next morning we set off for Quimper; stopping in the main street just to buy bread. The camp site here at Quimper is good and there is a bus stop practically outside the gate. The bus takes us to right into the town centre. Quimper is the beautiful historic town that we remember from over twenty years ago. The kids were young and we hired a static caravan not far away on the coast. We have found a little cafe with free wi fi; it's called le C.Com.
The weather is still good. No rain! The heat of last week has gone and when the sun disappears and the wind blows, it can be chilly.
When we got to the city centre yesterday there was chaos because there was a big demonstration. It was happening all over France - a day of strikes protesting about the government's proposal to raise the retirement age. Sadly that is inevitable everywhere, but you have to admire the French. They just don't meekly accept. They get out on the streets in huge numbers. Long live the revolution!
We are staying here until Sunday and then moving down the coast only a short distance to Concarneau. After that we have nothing planned. We are almost halfway through the trip and we will have to start thinking soon of planning the return trip to Calais.
Take care until we find the next wi fi cafe.
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