26th May 2011

Decided to cycle into St Argulf and catch the bus to St Raphael to check out the trains and go along the coast to Cannes or Nice. Cycled into town no problem and locked up the bikes, before finding some shade to wait for the bus. We waited and waited well past the buses due time, finally we gave up and walked up to the tourist info, who wasn’t a  great deal of help I have to say, spoke good English but didn’t understand any of the timetables any more than we did! It seems they have a winter timetable (only two buses a day!) a summer one (one every 30 mins) and another one which is when they feel like it! It seems like the idea of a bus to St Raphael wasn’t going to run, we may get there sometime but wouldn’t be able to get back! The place is busy with lots of holiday makers around but it seems they still look at this time of year as out of season?

So we gave up on that idea for today and decided to head to the water. As it was so hot we bought a parasol so we would have some shade and a couple of large filled baguettes for lunch.

Found a spot on the pebble beach and set up camp. The views were picturesque and the water was cool and refreshing, but getting in and out was interesting as the beach was scolding and the pebbles  sharp! Must get some swimming shoes! Had a great afternoon swimming and sun bathing, this is definitely the life! Sarah a little surprised at the number of topless women on the beach, I obviously hadn’t noticed!