Atlantic Coast

We knew we were heading for the west coast of France, but hadn’t planned any more than that.  Something caused us to turn off the motorway at junction 14 and end up at St. Girons Plage.  It has to be one of the best beaches in the world.  And what was intended to be a one or two night stop has become four.  We are in a fabulous campsite and right on a beach with massive waves rolling in from the Atlantic.  It has been a bit cold and rainy, but fun nonetheless.

Amazing waves

Yesterday we took a day trip to Biarritz and spent a lovely afternoon with Julia and family, an old friend from Ottawa now living in Australia, but other than that we haven't been in the car at all, just hanging out here.

Biarritz

left to right Alex, Julia, Thea, Jacob, Brian

This evening there was a little circus just down the road from the campsite.  It was literally a two person operation - a pregnant ticket seller/dog trainer/ candyfloss maker, and a clown/ magician/ other animal trainer.  It was kind of rubbish but also kind of nice.  Andy volunteered to go and help with a magic trick and had a lot of fun.

Andy really enjoyed helping out with the magic trick

They enjoyed their circus candy floss

 Tomorrow we'll be leaving here and driving up to Paris, for all kinds of excitements.......