Beauvais

Travelled:126km

Stay:Beauvais-Aire, free parking and service point. Close to centre. N49.4242 E2.08016 

The last couple of days we have been running around getting things sorted for Bluey in preparation for the next trip. After our experience with the Ford in Beauvais at the start of our trip this year, we wanted to find another place to do our annual service. We decided on the one in Cauffry just a few kilometers from where we store Bluey. They also work in with a guy that does the road worthy check (controle technique) that now needs to be done every 2 years. In France it is the equivalent to the MOT in England. So a bonus for us. 

We also went to see a Truma repair agent, as our boiler is playing up a bit on ignition. His advice was a new regulator and filter for €300. We said we will think about it! We have time to put some research into this one as it is still working. Even after a quick look we can get the parts cheaper and Mark can do the install. 

Then the next couple of things to tackle was the windscreen replacement and the 2 new tyres for the back. Having booked these well and truly in advance you would think it would run smoothly....not in France. We arrived at our appointed time at Mondial Par-Brise and they informed us that the windscreen had not been delivered yet and it would arrive anywhere between 9-12. Then they needed at least 2 1/2 hours. We had an appointment for the tyres at 2pm, so things could get a bit tight. Luckily Norauto were able to squeeze us in and got the new tyres on by 10:30. 

We were happy to find out when we returned to the windscreen mob that it had been delivered and we could come back around 2:30pm. During this time we re-explored Beauvais which has a very impressive Basilica, town square and a free museum. Then it was back to the Aire to continue our preparations for our return home. We are so looking forward to seeing our children and family and friends....and sleeping in our bed! Travelling is great but there is nothing like home!