They think it's all over........it is now!

We've been told off by several people for not finishing off the blog. Sorry!

We got fed of sunbathing on the campsite in Marrakech and moved north to Meknes. Big mistake... the weather changed and it became colder and very wet. After a couple of days dodging the showers we reluctantly decided it was time to head for home.
We crossed from Cueta to Algecira on the ferry and after an overnight stop in Malaga travelled north via Madrid, Zaragosa and Huesca avoiding motorways. Huesca is famous amonst other things for its Parador. A glamorous, converted medievel castle perched high on a mountain overlooking the town. Thinking we'd treat ourselves (again) I asked for a double room for one night. The price was just under 300 euros excluding breakfast. I asked the receptionist if that was freehold and if they were leaving the curtains and carpets but he didn't seem to understand. We quickly drove back down the mountain and found a two star hovel (sorry hotel) that was more in our price range.
After crossing the Pyrenees we called in at Lourdes. It was a bit disappointing.... there was no cricket on at all. Lourdes I decided is like Blackpool with religion. Bless me quick hats instead of kiss me quick. Even stranger was the fact that it was out of season and virtually deserted.
Two days later we were in Calais. We'd decided to have a full day in Calais before catching the eurotunnel train, stocking up on wine and delicacies from the huge Euro Shopping Centre. Wrong! ...... nothing is open in Calais on Sunday. It's like Bournmouth without the excitement.
The taxi has been absolutely fantastic throughout the trip. It kept going when other vehicles were constantly breaking down and made us the centre of attention wherever we went. A Rolls Royce with Dubai diplomatic plates cruised alongside us for about a mile at one point. We actually thought they were going to ask us to swap ....and decided to decline if they did.
We've been back at home for nearly a week now. I definitely think we need a holiday but where do you go after Timbuktu?
The founder of the Budapest to Bamako says he's going to organize a rally to China along the old silk road route. Hmm........... watch this space.