Every year thousands of caravanners make the crossing to the Continent for a holiday, but there are many who don't, fearful of driving on the 'wrong' side of the road or not being able to speak the language.
In reality, the problems are much less difficult to overcome than people imagine. You'll soon get used to driving on the right – after all everyone else does – the road signs are very similar to those in the UK and most Continental road maps include a guide to the road signs, so the few that are different will not be hard to learn.
As for the language, if you can say such
simple things as 'hello', 'goodbye', 'please'
and 'thank you', the locals will soon warm to you. You may also build up a stock of useful words and phrases while travelling.
For first-timers just wanting to dip their toes in France, a trip to Brittany is a great way to start. For one thing, the Channel crossings from Portsmouth to Saint Malo and from Plymouth to Roscoff are easy to do, and the end ports are only short drives from good
sites with plenty to see and do close by.
My husband, Joe, and I have toured the Continent on many occasions so we know just how easy it is and what great family holidays can be had. But one place we had neglected
to visit was north Brittany, so we added this region to our holiday itinerary.
(Extract from the full article in the July 08 issue) |
