The oh so helpful staff of our Vannes hotel sorted a doctor’s appointment for me in the afternoon. And in the SOS clinic, only 30 minutes late I was seen by a doctor. That wouldn’t have happened so easily in UK methinks. Armed with a prescription, then the medicines from a Pharmacie visit, we’re on the road again.
A 45 mile journey takes us to La Baule-Escoublac, a sweeping curved beach that seems to go on for ever backed its entire length by holiday homes, hotels & other tourist stuff. This is a bit of time out for my foot to recover & also some planning of where/when our trip leads next. Just booked a ferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth for 4th June, so the end is fixed & sheds some light on next steps.
Had a delicious meal last night, including a main course of two types of beef carpaccio, in the town centre before driving back to out aparthotel, located towards the rear of town, too far for me to hobble. The room has a balcony from which we took the full moon shot.
Today’s agenda includes a charge up for the car & a visit to a laundromat, hopefully coinciding. Laundry successful, charge needed relocation to walled medieval town of Guerande. Lucky to have been forced into this beautiful old town. Amongst many highlights, this covered fountain in the main square is stunning.
Charged up, we went swimming at the front of La Baule & ended up dining at the next door restaurant to last night. Not in the same league, with poorly mixed tastes & less efficient, knowledgeable waiting team.
The south of France is calling, so time to leave.
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