Drifting Away

From 15 teams who left England 2 weeks ago, we were temporarily up to 17, but over 24 hours two teams have left us and we are due to lose another one on Saturday morning. 

Nik and Gemma of Team 27 in their reconditioned air cooled T25 called Bob have been dragged away to a Chateau for a wedding. 

I think they've enjoyed themselves. They've visited two Formula One tracks in Monza and Monaco. We've shared a few beers, a few laughs and a few pickled eggs. Accidentally sent them to the fictional town of Steirscheisse in Germany and dragged them kicking and screaming around 10 different countries. Like bad pennies I expect they'll be back. 

The other team we lost were Ian and Ann. Carburettor issues meant they didn't feel that mountains or motorways would do them any favours. They were with us to Switzerland, then across the bottom of France and in to Spain, but the Pyrenees may have been a step too far. They drifted north in to familiar territory of France and should arrive home on Saturday. I hope they take some fond memories of fondue night under the North Face of the Eiger. 

As for the progress of the others ? Well, after 2 nights at Haro and having washed the majority of the wine out of hair and orifices, we had a long haul up north in to  France. Montpon near Bordeaux to be exact. Cracking camp site on the banks of the River Isle and a fraction of the price of the site at Haro.

A three course lunch on the way with wine, then a nap as Eileen took us on a dubious non toll route for the last hour or so.

I found some oysters for our evening starter. Now there is a puzzling creature from a theological perspective. If Mr Darwin is right, what on Earth has an oyster evolved from ? An animal who's sole existence is to filter poo and look like snot. But if the religious side are right, well what was God thinking when he made that one ? If Noah did get two on the Ark, wouldn't they just go off in the sun ? 

It was a relatively subdued night around the camp fires. Milly limped in a bit late due to a cracked part in their cooling system needing to be replaced. Team Swede linked up with us again after 3 days break with an exhaust and spark plug issue. 

We are heading north. The weather is cooling down. I'm led to believe it is raining in Blighty. Oh joy.