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Carry on Camping (from the French / Spanish Border back Home)

It’s been a few days of mainly travelling and trying to acclimatise back to wintry weather after a few weeks in the Sun. As usual, we found time for a few minor incidents along the way.
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Down through France: a Cathedral, Castles and Cathars

A busy few days’ travel from Nonancourt down to the Spanish border, taking in Chartres, Chambord, Noirlac, Bozouls, Mazamet, Lastours and Quéribus.
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First Week: from Home to Nonancourt

In the first week of our Winter 2022-23 trip, we’ve travelled down to Dover, crossed to France, and quickly settled back into our usual dossing routine.
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2022: The Missing Months

It’s been a few months since our last update; here is a quick rundown of what we’ve been up to.
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Homeward Bound: Fun & Games at the Ferry Terminal

Part 6 of our 2022 tour of the Low Countries. On our way home: Arras, 14-18 Memorial, Museum Dunkerque 1940 Operation Dynamo, Walmer Castle, Down House, and Coughton Court
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A lot of WW1 and a Brief Visit from Hitler

Part 5 of our 2022 tour of the Low Countries (but mainly back in France now): Rocroi, Brûly de Pesche, Delville Wood, CWGC Experience, Arras
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A Surfeit of Boat Lifts and Castles

Part 4 of our 2022 tour of the Low Countries: Strépy-Thieu boat lift and nearby hydraulic boat lifts, Dinant, Givet, Bouillon, and Sedan.
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