Taking the overnight ferry from Portsmouth, I docked into a cold Le Havre at 8am. After getting to grips somewhat with both continental driving style [e.g. progress] and not driving on the left (suddenly finding the traffic speeding directly towards you is a very effective reminder), I drove almost solidly for an uneventful 450km through Normandy's countryside, along D-roads and onboard a couple of river ferries, before camping on a village green near Poitiers (unsurprisingly to strange looks from the locals). Mild, dry weather and easy riding, but I personally find Northern France in winter to be very grey and so was keen to head south.
Highlights: 13°C
Great trip! I ride a CBR125R and will be following along.
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