Day 9 - Monday 28th July - Showery day

 

Another cooler cloudy day. Still 20 degrees but that feels cool after the baking hot days we had enjoyed. Another load of washing in the on site laundry and after looking at the ominous grey clouds we made use of the tumble dryer as well.

We sat and had breakfast outside but soon found ourselves trapped under the gazebo by a heavy shower.

 

 

Unfortunately the showers continued throughout the day.

 

We managed another barbecue when the weather dried up in the evening accompanied by chips as it was also frites night again on site.

At 8.45 a band played in the on site bar – they were quite good!

Day 8 - Sunday 27th July

 

Slightly cooler and cloudier today but still hot when the sun was in full force. Used the site laundry and when this was all hung out to dry, headed for the pool again.

Chilled by the pool and on the pitch for the day and then got ready to go out to tea at the Chalet Restaurant again. This time we were seated inside. We had another lovely meal – I really recommend the  chicken in a mushroom sauce and then we finished off with more crepes.

Later that evening a mobile pizza van arrived. It had a wood burning pizza oven and smelt delicious! Pizzas ranged in price from 10 –15 euros. We didn’t partake as we had eaten out earlier but it was another good service to have visit the site and did a good trade all evening.

Day 7 - Saturday 26th July – a lazy day

 

Another sunny day. Enjoyed bread and croissants from the shop for breakfast again.

We headed into town to pop to the supermarket again. It was surprisingly quiet for a Saturday. After carrying the shopping back and feeling very warm it was lovely to be able to cool off in the pool. We had another lazy day by the pool and motorhome then enjoyed another barbecue.

This was rounded off by crepes from the mobile creperie that had arrived for the evening. These were delicious and really cheap – 1 euro for sugar crepes and 3 euros for a rum and banana one (with a mighty slug of rum!). There was also a mobile cheese and olive vendor there.

Day 6 - Friday 25th July - Checking out the nearby Aire

 

Back to glorious sunshine, blue skies and hot, hot, hot. Went and bought fresh bread and chocolate croissants from the on site shop.

The tide was out so we relaxed on the pitch for a while then went for a walk to check out the nearby motorhome aire.

Aire toilets – and to right another motorhome service point in a layby separate to the one in the aire.

Tariff – taken 2014 July 25th

look around at the aire in St Pol De Leon

 

 

Approach to Aire at St Pol de Leon

 

It was quite full but one selfish person had parked sideways taking 2 or 3 spaces. Across the road from the aire there was also a toilet. You could stay quite a few days here (no maximum length of stay). Much cheaper than a site he kept saying but I love the nice modern shower block and the pools on our site.

In the afternoon we went to the beach again. The tide was nearly all the way in leaving only a small strip of sand yet it still wasn’t too crowded. That evening we had another nice barbecue.

Day 5 - Thurs 24th July - Cloudy day

 

Panorama from Baie de Pempoul looking at IIot Sainte Anne

The forecast had warned of cloud and possible thunderstorms. We woke up to hazy skies. Undeterred and optimistic we still slathered on the sun cream and headed down to the beach.

The tide was out so ball games were played and then as the tide came in a little the kids headed out to meet it for a swim. Unfortunately the sun never made it fully out and soon we felt the first few large spots of rain. Gathering everything up we made it back to Monty and the shelter of the gazebo as the rain came down. It was just a quick downpour, still warm and thunder free although still cloudy for the rest of the day. The kids went back to the sea after lunch and then into the pool.

 

 

 

We went for a walk to the “island” that is in front of our pitch. It used to have a chapel on it in the 1600’s and had been a defence point as well. The tarmac road access which also reaches the harbour/sailing club had been made in the 1970s. There are steps to the top where the remains of the chapel can be seen.

From this vantage point you get a good panoramic view and can see the ferry port at nearby Roscoff.

At the entrance of Al Kluger there is a piece of flat, gravelly land where boules is often played. Tonight it had been transformed with a stage for live bands, a beer tent and mussels and chips. Later when the concert had finished and  we were back in bed it was very noisy with teenagers messing about. Whether they were from onsite or were locals who had come onto the site after the concert, they were having a great time knocking on doors and running off….. Finally we got to sleep.

Day 4 Wednesday 23rd July Trip to town

 

Another hot and sunny day. We watched as a crew with a JCB set about cleaning some of the seaweed from the floor of the sea pools which they had previously drained. When they had loaded the seaweed into a truck i expected them to drive off but instead they reversed and dumped it nearby on the sand (surely this will just drift in again!).

After breakfast we set of to walk in to town. The first part was steeply uphill and in the heat we flagged a little.

The town is lovely with lots of little creperies and a few souvenir shops among the regular shops and supermarkets.

There is a little church with a wonky steeple and an imposing cathedral here as well. A market is held one day a week (Tuesday).

   

After a little wander around we headed back and went for a meal at Le Chalet restaurant.

The food was very nice and reasonably priced. Who should be at the next table but the couple who had been having the domestic!!! They must have made up but didn’t have much to say to each other over their meal. As we were finishing our meal the tide came in and it was exciting to watch the sea pools swiftly fill up. Later we spent time in the pool and had another evening playing cards.

Day 3 - Tuesday 22nd July - First Beach Day

 

 

After a long, refreshing sleep we awoke to bright sunny skies. It was lovely and hot. We put up the gazebo to provide some shade on our pitch and had a continental breakfast.

( panorama view from our pitch )

 

Afterwards we headed down to the beach.

On the beach there are 2 sea filled pools – 1 shallow kids pool and a deeper one. There are lifeguards on duty and a large open sea swimming area marked with buoys. There is a floating pontoon to jump on and off and also a set of metal steps to climb up and dive into the sea from. The sea is quite clear and blue. When the tide is fully in there is still a long sandy strip that doesn’t feel crowded and still has plenty of room for ball games (there is even a volley ball net).There is also a little cafe bar selling crepes, drinks and ice creams, public toilets and a shower.

Will upload a video when better wifi! 3hrs for 40mb!

Near the entrance of Al Kluger, looking on to the beach there is also a nice restaurant called Le Chalet Restaurant.

  

After a few hours tummies started rumbling so we headed back to our pitch and barbecued.

“Breaking  Bad” lets cook apron. very appropriate!

The afternoon was spent relaxing whilst the kids went in the pool (NB “Kids” are 16 & 17 – didn’t want you thinking I am irresponsibly leaving small children by the water!). Tuesday and Thursday nights are “Frites Nights” at Al Kluger so we cheated for tea and each had a portion of delicious chips.

After a few games of cards the night was rounded off with a little drama as 6-8 Gendarmes arrived to talk to a couple who had been having a bit of a domestic. Despite some of the police “interview” happening right in front of Monty, once again my schoolgirl French let me down and I couldn’t understand what had caused it all.

Trying the solar panel out!