A Great Start.

What a fantastic start to the adventure we've had. The ferry crossing was calm as you like, although a storm brewed when I found out it was going to cost Euro 90 (approx £70) to feed the family on board!!! That soon passed and Zeebrugge appeared the next morning to blue sky and sunshine.

We took the drive to Paris easy, a couple of roundabouts and roadworks on the way out of the port got me back into driving on the right hand side quickly. We had a few breaks along the way for food and leg stretches and to fuel up. Now that was nice, no rip off UK fuel to pay for.

Before we knew it we passed Disney on the way to our campsite, Les Etangs Fleuris and Kerry and I exchanged nervous glances as we seemed to drive further and further into the middle of nowhere. Our worries were unfounded as the site is smashing. The staff speak excellent English (and are prepared not to laugh at our attempts at French) and are very helpful and welcoming.

The site itself is a dream for the kids. It's got a brilliant pool and water slide (plus no health and safety lifeguard shouting at kids, just great fun). There's a playground, table tennis, mini golf, fishing and lovely clean facilities.

So the first day we arrived here early afternoon and set up camp while the kids explored their new surroundings.

Yesterday we hit Disneyland and did a full day until the kids tired (and us if truth be told) and today headed for Walt Disney Studios. The park today was far better for the boys, more suited to their ages and interests. We have had an absolute blast although my eyeballs were nearly sucked from their sockets by the vacuum caused by Mr Disney and his croneys sucking large amounts of cash from my wallet!

It's not cheap, but the memories are priceless and last a lifetime.



Tomorrow we hit Paris central and then head back to Disney in the evening for the parades. Busy, busy, busy, but we head towards Geneva on Sunday and want to fit plenty in.

Until next time, keep living the dream.

Chris