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Saturday the 12th we set off in the heavy rain! We
travelled as far as Carcassoonne before finding a campsite. Thankfully we got
the last space in the site, although without electricity. How glad we
were! The rain still heavy at this stage.
Next morning the rain had stopped but strong
winds were blowing! The scenery changed as we approached Italy-very
pretty. Stephen was keen to cross the border before Bastille Day so we
did! Finding accommodation in Italy has proved the most trying thing yet!
Suzi (our sat-nav-igator!) has sent us to some hairy places - she obviously
doesn't appreciate Mollie's limitations!! Stephen had to negotiate some
tight turns to get us out of where she sent us! Eventually we found a hotel in
San Remo where the staff were very helpful
and took a great interest in our trip. Recommend Arniston Montecarlo, San Remo
if you are passing through!.
Monday morning, refreshed, we set off. 'Suzi'
gave us great directions to Pescara but we lost count of the number of tunnels
and viaducts until we reached flatter ground close to Alessanria. Amazing
engineering feats! Beautiful scenery. We got as far as Reggio - 'Suzi' led us on
a wild goose chase looking for accomm. again! We found a place ourselves
as we were driving along!
Tuesday we clocked 2000 miles -close to Bologna-
and made good progress on flatter roads. Later in the day the tunnels and
viaducts reappeared and the wind was a problem for Stephen driving. We
just slowed down and found a campsite in a peaceful place (not sure where!-near
Pescara) whilst on another one of 'Suzi's' wild goose chases!!
God has definitely been guiding us thus far. Think
I'm going to learn Psalm139 by heart.
Today we are having a rest day in this place and
hope to visit Sangro River War Cemetery where an uncle of mine is buried. The
only noise is the incessant sound of crickets but it is quite
theraputic!
Mollie has coped really well with all that 'Suzi'
has asked of her! Stephen has done all the driving so far and glad of the
rest today. He is delighted with Mollie! We have now showered in Mollie so all
the preparation has paid off.
Hope this gives you a little flavour of the trip so
far! Please keep praying for us as we move on tomorrow.
Love S&H
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