Chorleywood to Essens Bensersiel

On Saturday morning we set off from Chorleywood in the Frankia i820RD, a 2006 A Class 8.2m German Motorhome, and headed for the Channel Tunnel just outside Folkestone. We managed to sneak on board an earlier train with Sue using a bit of palming to make a "D" card into a "B" so we were speeding up the A16 towards Belgium by about 1.20pm local time.

After stopping for fuel and Cofee at a few service stations we arrived at Port Zelande in the Netherlands at about 6.30pm. Unfortunately our planned campsite next to Centreparcs was full and we were advised to try Camping Klaverweide across the Dyke and within cycle distance of the Centrparc island. On arrival the site reception was closed but I soon managed to find the Turkish looking owner smoking a cigar and drinking a brandy in the site bar!

We parked on a spacious grass pitch with water tap and electricity and the boys got outside and started to play football. Weather was nice for an evening if a bit "Blowy". Sue cooked up a nice Curry and Pizza for the boys and this was enjoyed with a nice couple of glasses of Shiraz.

We left in the morning as the rain was coming down and when it rains its best to drive so we headed out on a bearing for Germany but via a Dutch coastal route taking in the huge 20 mile Causeway/bridge/dyke between the Polders near Den Helder.

We then hit the A7 and did not stop until we got into Germany near Weener.

We arrived at the Campingplatz at Bensersiel on the North Sea coast midway between Holland and Denmark earlier today. Its a great little town located right on the coast and has a quaint harbour and lots of good restaurants, Cafes and shops to browse.

The Campingplatz is actually in the harbour area and has its own beach and huge swimming facility with wave pool etc. There is also a huge Centreparcs like indoor spa in the village where we spent a couple of fun hours today.

On leaving the pool we cycled along a coastal path for about an hour before checking out the town and buying supplies.

Everywhere has a cycle path and the sun is shining so we all off on further "Explore" trip right now at 7.15pm local time....

Just back - boys in bed and we are watching new BBC TV Drama while I am posting this blog report.