The Holiday Gets Underway

We were very comfortable in our tent and slept well. The next morning the sun was shining and we were eager to get out and about.

We had our bicycles with us as all the cycle paths make France a great place for cycling. We pedalled into St Valery and left our cycles in the town car park as I knew there was a lovely route into the town from this point.


I was keen to ensure that my friends saw the best side of France and hoped they would become francophiles like me. I showed them some lovely views over the Somme bay and took them along small back streets with quaint houses and lots of flowers.


I was pleased to hear my friends following my lead and exchanging a friendly word or two with the locals (my French coaching has paid off!).

This characterful cottage with a very nautical theme provided a lovely spot to rest and soak in the sun.


I was pleased to see that St Valery was proving a hit with my English friends and smiled to myself as I thought about how much more they would enjoy what I was about to show them.

Lots of love Gilbert and the Bears Unlimited travelling party xxx