Brittany - June 2017

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June 9, 2017
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Day 1
Friday, June 9, 2017 at 9:34 PM
🌧 13 °C
Altitude: 20 ft
England Plymouth Ferry Port 50.365, -4.1566750°21’54” N 4°9’24” W
Waiting to Board the Ferry to Roscoff
June 9, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Arrived around 9 o'clock at Plymouth docks, checked in and have been through security. Just waiting to board the ferry and hopefully be on our way around 11 pm.
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Day 1
Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10:38 PM
🌧 13 °C
Altitude: 105 ft
England Plymouth 50.375, -4.14550°22’30” N 4°8’42” W
Just settling into our cabin
June 9, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
The cabin is small but comfortable. We are looking forward to a drink and a good night's sleep.
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Day 2
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:22 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 30 ft
France Roscoff 48.725, -3.9948°43’30” N 3°59’24” W
Arrived in Roscoff
June 10, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Just arrived in Roscoff and had our first experience of driving on the wrong side. Traffic was very quiet and satnav guided us to the accommodation, so no problems so far.

The sea crossing was not to bad and so we managed to get approximately 5-6 hours sleep in our little cabin without feeling ill. 🤢Read more
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Day 2
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:47 AM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 23 ft
France Roscoff 48.72333, -3.9948°43’24” N 3°59’24” W
Settled into our accommodation
June 10, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The owner did not speak any English so good job Hazel understands the lingo. Flat is on the ground floor and a reasonable size and has everything we need i.e kettle, toaster, fridge, dishwasher etc..
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Day 2
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 1:40 PM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 26 ft
France Roscoff 48.72667, -3.98548°43’36” N 3°59’6” W
Anyone for crab?
June 10, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Lots of eating places in Riscoff. Particularly ones specialising in Crepes, the local speciality. We decided on a fish lunch in the shade as it was very hot in the sun although windy (which Roscoff is known for). Hazel had a bowl of mussels with chips while I went with a set menu which included a fish dish which was in a pineapple and ginger source, a bit strange but nice all the same.Read more
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Day 2
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 2:56 PM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 30 ft
France Roscoff Ferry Port 48.72333, -3.97548°43’24” N 3°58’30” W
Walk around Roscoff
June 10, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We ventured out into Roscoff to look around the town. It turns out to be a lovely harbour surrounded by granite House's and although it's a Saturday it seemed very quiet, well compared with similar harbours in Cornwall.Read more
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Day 2
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 3:04 PM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 33 ft
France Pointe de Bloscon 48.725, -3.9716748°43’30” N 3°58’18” W
Chapelle Sainte Barbe
June 10, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Lovely little chapel on the outskirts of Roscoff with lovely views back to the town.
TravelerBeautiful chapel. Is it open to the public?
6/12/17Reply
TravelerNo unfortunately it was locked so we couldn't see inside😐
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Day 3
Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 11:45 AM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 49 ft
France Île de Batz 48.745, -4.0133348°44’42” N 4°0’48” W
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Island of Lle-de-Batz
June 11, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Today we took a boat trip from Roscoff to the island of Batz, a short journey of approximately 20 Minutes. A beautiful island with only a 1000 inhabitants and lots of secluded white sandy beaches.

We found a nice spot on a beach and setup the tent. Although it was very windy the tent shelter us from worst of it and so we spent the afternoon sun bathing.Read more
Traveler Beautiful white sand beach. That tent is well travelled xx
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Day 4
Monday, June 12, 2017 at 11:01 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 49 ft
France Valanec 48.71333, -3.98548°42’48” N 3°59’6” W
Visit to the local supermarket
June 12, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We needed to restock with supplies this morning.

We just can't believe how quiet it is here. Even the supermarket was deserted.
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Day 4
Monday, June 12, 2017 at 2:44 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 56 ft
France Saint-Martin-des-Champs 48.57667, -3.8266748°34’36” N 3°49’36” W
Visit to Morlaix
June 12, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Today we did our first adventure in the car to the town of Morlaix. Unfortunately the town was a disappointment even through we paid for a mini train ride around it. There were some interesting old buildings otherwise it was a little run down as compared to Roscoff.

At some stage in the distant past it had obviously been a wealthy town from the status and grandeur of the old buildings.

It's also well known for its pink granite viaduct carrying train's from Paris to Brest above the town centre.Read more
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Day 5
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 11:48 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 528 ft
France Fao 48.365, -3.7483348°21’54” N 3°44’54” W
Huelgoat - a small town by a lake
June 13, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Today we set our sights further afield to visit the small town of Huelgoat, renowned for the forest which surrounds it and large bolders covered in moss.

Having visited the tourist office to get a hiking map we set our sights on a 10km walk around the town called the 'Circuit De Saint-vinec' which took in some local landmarks. We finished the walk with a 3km walk around the lake having our picnic lunch looking across the Lake to the town.

It's a lovely area well worth another visit to walk some of the other trails.

The day had been very warm and so having taken a slight diversion because I took the wrong exit off an Island we were glad to get back to the flat for a rest.Read more
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Day 6
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 11:42 AM
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 26 ft
France Roscoff 48.72333, -3.9916748°43’24” N 3°59’30” W
Beach Hoping
June 14, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
After yesterday's walking we decided a beach day was in order. We started off on our local beach just 100m from the flat. Midmorning the tide was still in and Hazel ventured in for a swim although I decided it was just too cold so opted for a sleep on a warm beach. By lunch time the sea had gone out making it possible to walk across the bay to the other secluded beaches. So after a lunch of Crepes we set out to a beach on the opposite side of the bay. Besides a few houses there is not much on this side so the white sandy beaches are mostly deserted.

We pitched the tent and spent the rest of the afternoon taking on some rays while keeping one eye on the tide.Read more
TravelerWow who would have thought Roscoff is so beautiful. I think most people pass through on the way to and from the port and don't bother stopping. X
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Day 6
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:31 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 16 ft
France Roscoff 48.72667, -3.9883348°43’36” N 3°59’18” W
An evening stroll in Roscoff
June 14, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
It was such a nice evening we took a stroll into Roscoff and witnessed to a beautiful sunset. It's so quiet here it's as so everyone has gone to bed even though it's only 10 o'clock and it's still light.Read more
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Day 7
Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 12:06 PM
🌧 16 °C
Altitude: 33 ft
France Plage Saint-Guirec 48.83, -3.4783348°49’48” N 3°28’42” W
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Walking the coastal path
June 15, 2017 in France ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Today we set our sight's on Ploumanac'h an hour & half from Riscoff in the Cote d'armor region of France. This area is known as the pink granite coast and so we planned to walk part of the Sentier des Douaniers (coastal path) to explore the red granite bolders which have been sculpted by the sea.

On arrival it was drizzling and the clouds look ominous. We decided to walk anyway and started out towards the town of Trestraou. By the time we had arrived the cloud was clearing and so we had our sandwiches on the beach.

Having eaten and with the sun out we set off back the way we came. Eventually arriving at the pretty little village of Ploumanac'h, passing it's light house and marvelling at the red granite sculptors along the way.Read more
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Day 7
Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 9:09 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 33 ft
France Roscoff 48.715, -3.9933348°42’54” N 3°59’36” W
Stout & Cognac makes the world go round
June 15, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Having downed a bottle of stout and a large glass of cognac with her Crepe this evening Hazel needed a walk along the front again tonight.

If she had stuck with the apple juice like me she would have been fine 😋

Although Hazel had done some driving today so may be she deserved a night cap or two!

Lovely warm evening again and still light gone 9 pm.Read more
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Day 8
Friday, June 16, 2017 at 2:29 PM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 36 ft
France Plage du Ris 48.09167, -4.2983348°5’30” N 4°17’54” W
Beaches on the Crozon peninsula
June 16, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
It's our last full day in France and we set out on our most adventurous drive yet to sample the beaches on the Crozon peninsula some two hours away from Roscoff.

Having read good reviews of the beach 'Plage du Ris' just outside the port of Douarnenez we pitched the tent ready for a days sunbathing.

The tide was going out but this enhanced the breakers and we had great fun jumping into waves which were over our heads. It reminded me of the times we spent in Cornwall body surfing as kids.Read more
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Day 9
Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 1:44 PM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 26 ft
France Roscoff 48.725, -3.98548°43’30” N 3°59’6” W
On our way back to Plymonth
June 17, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We are on the boat ready to set sail to Plymouth. Looks like a good film in the onboard cinema so I will probably watch a movie while Hazel has a sleep.
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Day 10
Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 11:10 AM
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 43 ft
England Par 50.345, -4.6950°20’42” N 4°41’24” W
Par beach
June 18, 2017 in England ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Today we set out to visit the local beach near Par but we were disappointed as although the beach was sandy and sea warm it was full of algae and so not good to swim in. Plus you had a great view of the local China Clay factory which overlooked the beach.Read more
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Day 10
Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 1:27 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 30 ft
England Fowey Harbour 50.335, -4.63550°20’6” N 4°38’6” W
The port of Fowey
June 18, 2017 in England ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Next we visited the small fishing port of Fowey. A lovely little port which is famous for its pirates and the author Daphne du Maurier (of Jamaica Inn fame) who's house over looked the port. Her son still lives there.Read more
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Day 10
Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 3:14 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 39 ft
England River Fowey 50.34833, -4.6366750°20’54” N 4°38’12” W
Boat trip from Fowey
June 18, 2017 in England ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We took a boat trip around the bay with an entertaining Cornish man who told us stories of pirates, local history and the rivalry between Fowey and Polmarine (on the opposite side of the bay). Although he was a little bias as he was Polmarine born and bred.Read more
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Day 11
Monday, June 19, 2017 at 9:45 AM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 26 ft
England Par 50.33833, -4.6816750°20’18” N 4°40’54” W
Beach at Palkarris
June 19, 2017 in England ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Before setting off back for home we dropped into the old fishing village of Palkarris. Lovely little sandy beach and sea you could swim in.
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June 19, 2017