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Day trip Coimbra

R&E wanted to show us Coimbra the nearest large town to Panela. Unfortunately we had to go in separate cars which made following Ross through the city centre and finding a parking spot was challenging. Coimbra is an ancient time steeped in history and was lovely. But the streets were extremely steep to walk up /down. On the day we were there the university students were about to have a celebration, I’m not too sure what for but they asked used to contribute to it which we did.

View over Coimbra

University Square Coimbra

Another view over Coimbra

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Santander to Penela

Today was a long 6 hour drive from Santander to our friends, Ross and Evelines house in Panela. Once we got the Ross and Eveline welcomed us in sat us down and plyed us with cups of tea and coffee. Afterwards we had a guided tour of Penela (photos to follow) . After taking a shower we R&E treated us to a lovely meal in a local restaurant. Afterwards we went back to their home and quickly went to bed exhausted. Thanks R&E for being perfect friends and looking after two very tired travellers.

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leaving La Rochelle

All good things come to an end. We loved our stay there but our travels are further south. After a long drive we ended up in a small site by a Marina in Santander. For the very reasonable sum of €10 we had a place for the night it’s got a lot of facilities like water, toilet disposal, grey water disposal ehu and bins. Just use PARK4NIGHT to find it. Sorry no photos it was a quick visit.

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We’re in La Rochelle

Due to the poor weather we decided today was a driving day, so 500 miles later we arrived at La Rochelle. In our normal poorly organised way we found completely by good luck and Park4night a parking area provided by the local commune. It’s slap bang in the middle of La Rochelle I think the price about 13 to 14 euros a night with electric hook up I’ll confirm that when we leave.

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we’re in France !

OK so it’s decided we’re on our way down to sunny (hopefully) Portugal. We have arrived in France and are currently staying in an Aires. Its windy and cold here so we’re following the sun now.