Kevnjan's big adventure. (Part 2)

. Tues. 18th. Sept. This is it. Crossed the channel and drove down from Calais, spending the night on an aire, somewhere out in the wilds, the name of which escapes me. I’m beginning to think it may have been more prudent to cross from Portsmouth but everyone knows I’m too mean to pay. Anyway we have plenty of time. It’s just great that the adventure has re-started at last. Hope the good weather in Spain waits for us. No internet connection until we get to Spain so this will have to go on hold. Wed. 19th Sept. Happy birthday Ian and Jean. Not much to report today. A lot of driving, made the mistake for the second day in a row and took toll road - very expensive, I think we’ll give them the swerve for the next few days. Located an aire at Beaugency, by the river and on arrival around 5pm found it full. Fortunately another English couple were there before us and they knew of another nearby and guided us to it. It’s amazing how these places fill up at this time of year. Shopped at Auchan and bought a litre of Grants for €14, couldn’t resist. Must make it last longer this trip!! Still getting English TV. Not sure how long that will last. More miles tomorrow. Thurs. 20th. Sept. Woken by church bells at 7am, after a quiet night, asked sat nav girl to give us a route without tolls. Very pretty, but slow down to Vierzon. No problem, we’ve. got months. After stops for coffee, lunch and siesta, arrived at an aire by the river at St. Pourcain sur Allier, an attractive spot, almost full of vans, about 50 or 60. We found a spot which was being reserved for friends, by a French couple. Had a few words and found an alternative spot, fortunately for them!! So here we are, Jan’s about to serve dinner and we’re up to date, more telly