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We decided after Paris that we wanted to see something worthwhile before<br />
traveling home for Christmas so we made our way to Mont St. Michel on<br />
the north coast.<br />
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When we arrived there were no clouds in the sky so we parked the camper<br />up at the aire which was separated off in the car park which fortunately<br />gave us an incredible view. We had a wander round in and out the little<br />streets which led up to the abbey on top before it got dark and we also<br />managed to take some quite nice shots of the sun setting.<br />
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This morning we walked up the steps to the top of the abbey, not much of<br />a view from the top just sand really but the best park about Mont St.<br />Michel is the outside and the history of construction which has been<br />carried out through the centuries to make it was it is today.<br />
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We are now on our way to Rouen to an aire right in the city centre, we<br />will explore Rouen tomorrow then maybe head for Amiens for our last full<br />day in France before returning.<br />
Enjoy the photos!

Mont St. Michel

We decided after Paris that we wanted to see something worthwhile before traveling home for Christmas so we made our way to...

Paris Day 2

Paris Day 2

Paris Day 1

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Our first day in Paris started later then planned due to the bad weather. We made our way from the campsite to the bus stop, walking on the side of the road without a footpath at rush hour was... interesting! We got to our bus stop and on the the Metro. There was a huge que for the ticket machine, at least 30 or so people so we joined. We hoped to get a day pass like we have in other capitals, but no luck - we had to get tickets which were valid per journey. We got 20 of them!<br />
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Our first stop was the Notre Dam Cathedral - well it has to be doesn't it? We probably did our trip the wrong way around, this one should have been first! We then made our way into the shopping district and and some of the stores to keep out of the rain. We eventually took refuge in a Starbucks as we got our bearings and then had a wander around Luvre. Hopefully the weather will be a bit better tomorrow to take in more of the sites! The traffic in Paris is certainly interesting - and it's true what they say about the parking - it's pretty wild!

Paris Day 1

Our first day in Paris started later then planned due to the bad weather. We made our way from the campsite to the bus stop, wal...

Strasbourg

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Last night we crossed the border into France having followed the Rhine<br />
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down as far as we could. We wanted to stay at a French Passion site</div>
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again as we missed their hospitality and choose one in Cleebourg. When</div>
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we arrived we wern't sure if it was open but after pulling back a huge</div>
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oak wooden door we found a bar area and lots of locals sampling the</div>
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wines - who were we to argue? We sampled a few glasses and found a white</div>
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we both really liked and took it back to the camper where we spent the</div>
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night round the back of the building <a href="http://www.cave-cleebourg.com/">www.cave-cleebourg.com</a>. In the</div>
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morning we decided we liked the wine so much we went back in and bought</div>
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a case to bring home!</div>
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Today we have visited Strasbourg which was lovely - so much history and<br />
old buildings to see - something which Germany lacked a little. The<br />
Christmas market was huge but a bit 'naff' compared to the hand made<br />
crafts of Germany - although there were a few biscuit stalls. One thing<br />
we have missed from France.... bread!!</div>
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We've just picked up some Wifi on our way to Metz so are posting a few<br />
pics of Strasbourg - we'll be in Paris in a few days.</div>

Strasbourg

Last night we crossed the border into France having followed the Rhine down as far as we could. We wanted to stay at a French Pa...

Rhine Valley

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Quick update with some pics of the Rhine Valley... the pic with the <br />
camper & castle is where we stayed last night.... watch out for a more <br />
wordy post soon!

Rhine Valley

Quick update with some pics of the Rhine Valley... the pic with the camper & castle is where we stayed last night.... watch out...

Cochem - Mosel Valley

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Just a quick update of where we stayed last night near Cochem and part <br />
of our journey today in the Mosel Valley on our way to Koblenz as we've <br />
managed to pick up some Wifi where we've stopped for lunch! There are so <br />
many aires in this area it is unreal - I can't imagine how busy it would <br />
be in summer - I'd imagine it would rival the lake district!

Cochem - Mosel Valley

Just a quick update of where we stayed last night near Cochem and part of our journey today in the Mosel Valley on our way to Koble...

Luxembourg

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Just a few pictures of Luxembourg - we stayed there a couple of hours - <br />
was just like any small European town - hard to believe it is a capital!

Luxembourg

Just a few pictures of Luxembourg - we stayed there a couple of hours - was just like any small European town - hard to believe it is...

Brussels

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We stayed the night at a free aire just outside Brussels in Grimbergen where behind us there was a great little bakery which was open at 8:30 when we left for Brussles - fresh Pan Aux Choc's for our breakfast and bread rolls for our lunch! We made our way to the Atomium as the sun was rising - see the above pictures. We then headed for the city centre - we had decided to try and get parked as close to the centre as possible as there were no camp sites or aires near to train or bus stations to use public transport. As luck would have it on our first lap round we pulled<br />
into an on street space just 5 minutes walk from the Grand Palace - the main attraction! We were treated to blue skies for the first hour until it clouded over and grew cold.<br />
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We spent 3 hours walking round the sights - although unfortunately some  of them were a little further afield so we had to miss out the EU Parliament building and one or two others. We also happened upon a slightly more seedy area behind the train station while cutting through - I thought we was walking past an underwear shop when suddenly the manikin moved - it was hookers in a great big window - it was like being back in Amsterdam!<br />
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On the way out of Brussels en route to Luxembourg we filled up with LPG  (35c/L) and Diesel (82c/L), at the same service station we found something we haven't been able to find since England..... Bacon! Three rashers for 2euro! Brussels is pretty expensive for everything except fuel it seems - we've not done a food shop since Germany, except for bread and milk. <br />
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We're currently at a camp site just over the border in Steinfort 11miles from the capital and will be the last campsite we'll be on until Paris - so we've made use of the hot showers and did what we hope to be our last load of washing.

Brussels

We stayed the night at a free aire just outside Brussels in Grimbergen where behind us there was a great little bakery whi...

Hannover, Munster & Cologne

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The bad weather was persistent so we made our way to Munster where we the Christmas market had just started. When we arrived we discovered the Christmas market was the largest we have come across so far and it was heaving with coach parties. The market seemed to wind its way through all the little streets and squares near the Rathaus, lots of stalls were selling Christmas punch and Bratwursts (We are trying not to buy one at every Christmas market we go to!)<br />
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We had decided to drive down to Cologne before heading to the<br />
Netherlands so we made our way in that direction. When we arrived at the Aire about 2km up the river from the centre of Cologne we were astounded by the number of UK registered campervans - at least 20 or so! We payed 8 Euro including electric and while setting up we got talking to a couple who told us about an Aire in Brugge which will come in handy inthe next week or so.<br />
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As it was so busy we decided the best way to get into Cologne would be to take the bikes down the cycle path that runs right next to the river from the Aire for about 2 miles. It was very cold but only took us about 20 minutes to bike into the centre. There I managed to find an new fitted coat from H&M!<br />
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Hannover, Munster & Cologne

When we drove into Hannover it was throwing it down with rain so we had a quick ride round the city to see the main attractio...

Bruges

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We woke up this morning to the sound of rain - and most of the other <br />
campers here at the aire buggering off! It's a walking boots and big <br />
coats day ....<br />
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We caught the bus into the centre which only took 5 minutes, there were <br />lots of English buses where we stayed the night and this was also <br />evident in the centre too. The houses and shop fronts were charming and <br />the canals meandered through the streets. However, it seemed quite <br />touristy with the cafe's showing off their Michelin stars in the windows <br />There was also speakers all over the place in the main square but also <br />down the little side streets with 'Proper Crimbo' playing which kind of <br />spoilt the mood and Bruge didn't need these things which we thought let <br />the city down.<br />
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Other than that the little Belgium chocolate shops were lovely and in <br />one you could see the truffles being made. There were lots of little <br />cafe's and lace shops too. It was very wet and rainy but we managed to <br />take a few good photos of the nicer aspects of Bruges.

Bruges

We woke up this morning to the sound of rain - and most of the other campers here at the aire buggering off! It's a walki...