I can see that we won't be able to post our notes and photos as we wish, hecti said... adding to the already huge frustration that has been trying to have internet for our trip. We have searched and tried, without any success, different methods and different ways to get access... it has become a great obstacle towards our independence; not being able to search for "aires" or campings in advance or any other service that we may need. The last 5 days have been filled by going one step forward and 3 backwards; even for us with no specific route! We are expanding our living arrangements to make our life fuller, eg our bikes; but in the process we are also adding more troubles eg buying stronger lockers and being already almost robbed!

The weather hasn't helped either... I have heard rain as I never heard it before... tons and tons! What that means is that we are stuck, can't visit cities or walk, can't do our exercises.... only thing left is to keep driving... and trying to solve all the admin issues that are still hanging on our heads.

We did have an awesome day in Hondarribia- Spain; just in the border with France. We found a great huge place for motorhomes just on the promenade overlooking a big beach and a few blocks from the village. I did go for a run in the morning and then picked Hecti up for a bike ride to the village; we chat with the locals and indulge in some pinchos...it was such a lift to our spirits.

Thee Basque Country is a very special place, the city is buzzing....there are so many 'tabernas' and people everywhere eat and chat....We got into the atmosphere very quickly and San Sebastian was as pretty as we thought it was going to be

We are now in our route to Paris, to meet Claudi and Tito. Can't wait to see and hug them! We also managed to buy- albeit very expensive- tickets to Roland Garros- main court, men singles round 3. It is a treat that I could not pass, having this opportunity!.

Bordeaux

I can't believe that I am at Roland Garros. I have seen this stadium for so many years on tv that seeing it actually was very emotional. We arrive after a 40 min bike ride; there is plenty of people everywhere and so may queues to see outside courts matches that I am glad I have a seat rather than a day pass!. As usual, it rains and it is sunny; and I see as many times I -have seen it on tv- the clay court being covered to prevent dump. The court is as orange as I imagine it would be... The way back home was not easy... the bike ride ended up being 1 hour, uphill, at 12 midnight... and without our iPhone-map!

Seeing clau and tito the next day is just a joy... as usual, it feels like the time has never passed - we just pick up where we left the last time...is easy, comfortable, relax... there are so many conversations, we start and stop all the time...

I can understand why Paris is the most visited city in the world, it is so pretty! I particularly love the fact that "modernity" hasn't touched all the old buildings -apart from the ugly glassy pyramids at front of the Louvre- a clear disruption to otherwise a fantastic harmonious sight. I really love the walk on the champs Elysees and we took a boat ride on the seine to be able to appreciate all the historical buildings- and there are so many museums!... but of course the best was to climb the eiffel tower and have a sip of champagne at the top overlooking the city with our special friends.

A very special moment: watching Roland Garros in the Eiffel Tower big screen!

On our way to germany now...it is strange to leave France after 2 months! We are heading to germany via luxemburgo and had the greatests news that Jan and Edu will join us in Amsterdam for a weekend at the end of June

 " Paris at night tour' on our motorhome