Day 7 – Three countries in one day!

Journey: Bouillon (Belgium) – Sedan (France) – Luxembourg City (70 miles)

Is it obvious we never made a plan? Luxembourg was never mentioned and yet once we realised how close we were it seemed a shame not to go 😂

It means today the pups and us have walked in three different countries! Surprisingly we have been traveling a week and today was our first cafe stop – Bouillon for breakfast pastries (actually this was our second breakfast 🙈). The pups had a fun off the lead walk which resulted in a mad dash around and river dip…yay traveling with three wet dogs in a confined space…to add to this pleasant aroma Mabel rolled in something, and Ernest likes to save his farts for mid journey 🙈🤢

We had read that Sedan had the largest fortified castle in Europe so we drove 20mins and crossed the border into France again. It was impressive and in really good condition. As well as learning lots of French history Mark and I did acro, a headstand and handstands… because we have yet to grow up. They have a lot of wild boar around and the gift shop had a cute teddy I thought the pups would love…but weight allowance and they have already brought 12 toys with them, so not allowed 😂

Driving through the Ardennes, Luxembourg was our third stop and we are in a basic campsite which has the added bonus of a lovely woodland walk so the pups have been really spoilt. We then caught the bus into the city and pottered around the sites (Casements, Gelle Fra, Cathedral, main square, old quarter, Corniche). It’s a big contrast to the little towns we have been in. The highlight was The Chocolate House…so much chocolate 🤤 Mark and I shared a huge slice and I regret not buying several of the 50 flavoured hot chocolate spoons on offer…I may need to go back 😋

Before setting off it was joked that when we came back I’d open the van door and several stray dogs would jump out alongside the original three and I’d squeeze my waddling blob body out having indulged in all the wonderful grub Europe has to offer…well I haven’t picked up a stray yet but I have had lots of naughty food everyday. It’s hard because my brain is in holiday food mode but this is a year trip! 😂 Before I got back in the camper I walked about the campground until I hit 30,000 steps in the vain hope that would burn off some off that epic cake #noregrets

Tomorrow we are thinking more Luxembourg…maybe Germany…maybe back to Belgium…will make up our minds at some point. Recommendations welcome 😃