Day 98: Independence Day

Date: Friday 4th July
Staying: Camping Maison Lafitte - Paris, France.
Distance Travelled: 203.0 miles
Song of the day: City Of Blinding Lights - U2

We have been traveling round for quite a while now, and in that time, we have learnt quite a few interesting things. In fact, it would have been great if someone had told us some of these things before we left. Might have saved some heartache:

1. It is possible for a couple to argue about absolutely anything, given a lack of food/sleep/petrol etc... (we didn't argue too much, really)

2. Never, ever, ever, drive into a town of more than 20,000 people without a GOOD map of the place. This can lead to bad things, very bad things

3. Petrol is expensive everywhere except Spain, Andorra and Slovenia, but it is most dear in Northern Europe.

4. There are less toll roads in Northern Europe (correlation with petrol I hear you say. We looked at this, its possible, but needs more study).

5. According to Laurinda, there is never a bad time for Churros.

6. The rain in Spain falls wherever the hell it likes. There is no Rain/Plain correlation.

7. Drivers in Europe are mental. There is nothing to be done about this.

8. Campsites are not easy to find in most places. Always know where you are staying and how to get there. (This alone will save copious arguments.)

9. New Zealand bank cards do not work in small countries. This is bad.

10. (and this is relevant to today) The French outside Paris are nice. Of course we are heading to Paris now......