Day 1 on the road to Capena went well. I even managed to get everything in the car.
I had a fast run to the Channel Tunnel and arrived just in time for my Shuttle crossing. On the French side, my Emovis Tag toll payment gadget was still working so I didn’t have to do the undignified run round the car that annoys the other motorists with left hand drive cars so much.
So far, the Covid-19 messages are much clearer here. Everyone is cheerfully wearing masks in confined spaces.
I struck lucky with my campsite and my teepee was up in no time. There’s a distant bell tolling in the village nearby, which bodes well for being able to get some nice croissants tomorrow morning too.
I paid €32 for my pitch and brought all my own food. When I stay in a cheap hotel it’s €50-70 per night plus dinner out. So the score for day 1 is Camping 1: Budget Ibis 0!
Apart from the money-saving, it feels much safer to be outdoors.
Compared to the 376 miles I’ve done today, tomorrow’s 276 mile leg to Alsace should be a doddle.
2022 and all that 