Two go to Mystery Island

Sunday.

We have been reminiscing about the Famous Five. What started us off was that we went on a lovely walk along the coastal path yesterday, and we came upon this beautiful, secluded beach. It was like a little cove, with white sand and green sea, and it was almost empty. You could almost hear Timmy the dog running on the sand, and barking with excitement. Neither of us could believe it. When I was a child, I dreamed of finding such places, and now I have.

Then this morning I went for walk while Tony read the Observer online, and I realised I could walk to a nearby island as the tide was out. I had to scramble over rocks, but as George in Famous Five was my heroine, I faced the difficulties bravely. It was gorgeous. There were lots of wild flowers, and the colours of the sea were fantastic. I'm taking Tony to see it tomorrow, but Uncle Quentin mustn't know (not sure about Aunt Fanny either)!

Monday.

Actually we went to the island yesterday evening, and we had a jolly good time. It was very still and peaceful.

We are moving on tomorrow, and who knows what adventures we may find! But we have really enjoyed it here. It is very unspoiled, and beautiful. The campsite is good, too. We have walked, been to a one-woman concert, relaxed and played Famous Five. What more could you ask for?

The concert on Friday night was excellent and really different. The muscian was a young woman called Gwenaelle. She sang, played the accordion and the guitar. We were hoping for more traditional Breton music, but she was good. The audience was almost all French and German. Some got up during the concert and danced! She was particularly good on some Edith Piaf songs.

After five nights here, we are moving on from this idyllic spot tomorrow morning and heading south a little to Camaret-sur Mer on the Presqu'ile de Crozon. It is just south of Brest. We don't know how long we will stay there. We have stayed here for longer than we thought we would, but the beautiful weather has helped.

We will be in touch again as soon as we find some more wi fi.

Take care.

PS. For the younger generation, The Famous Five Adventures were childrens' books by Enid Blyton and they came out in the 1950's. Yes, I know we need to get a life!