Away early for the short journey into Strasbourg. Our first night’s stop at an “Aire” planned. These are money saving (mainly free) stopovers with limited facilities. There are thousands all over France, but only one in Strasbourg. (Can you guess what happens next?)
A little unsure of where we are and with very little help from Pat, we tag on behind another British MOHO. Sure that they know where they are going. They sure do. We both end up outside what looks like a disused compound and an apologetic note informing us of this Aire’s closure. The nearest site is south and outside the city. We decide to move on. We can check out Strasbourg next year when we’re the other side of the border. It’s a 400 metre walk across the Rhein from Germany. Pat guides us briefly onto a short section of motorway and the above lanes signs are all showing “Solidarity with Manchester”.
We check in early evening to “Camping de Medieval”, Turckheim. Many of the towns and villages in this Alsace region have a German ring to them. It’s a hugely busy and popular site, due to the fact that some are virtually in tact from Medieval times and so attract many visitors.
We discover they have an on site baguette delivery service, no butter though, only Stork.
The local chimneys and high points being favourite nesting sites for these impressive creatures. We have a young family perched at the corner of our site.
