A very early long walk.

As the weather has cooled a little, and our fitness levels have risen, we decided that we were ready for a very long early morning walk.   Very keen, one might say.   And we were too!

So at 7 a.m. we were off, down out of the campsite, and along the back road, where Walter found a bamboo stick, just perfect to help him along the way.

Across the St Tropez road, and up the hill, where we slowed down somewhat, as it was a very straight track, and very steep.   The sun was just starting to rise, and we could see it reflecting on the hills across the valley.

And what a perfect view of the rubbish dump, across the valley.  If you like views of rubbish tips, that is.  This rubbish disposal area has certainly grown in the past few years.    More people, and more rubbish to dispose of.

What a beautiful light, in the early morning.

The sun rose even further, and we could see the camping ground way down below, with most people still sleeping soundly.   There was certainly no one in the swimming pool.   Lazy people.

And then onto the top Bormes road, and keeping an eye out for early morning drivers, speeding, and late for work.

The view down to the St Tropez road, winding around the hill side and very busy.

Then back down the fire track, which heads into the top of the valley, before turning back towards the bottom road.   Always takes longer to walk down, than one thinks it should.

And what is this?   A tiny snake, sadly run over by a vehicle.   And very dead.

Back to the storage area of the camping ground, where Donna's caravan lies ready for another holiday.  Sorry Donna, but the side sunscreen has not been put on very well, as it is very scrunched up.

The line up of ghostly empty caravans also waiting for their owners to return, and after six months of winter weather, their sparkling clean caravans will be covered in dirt, and tree leaves.

We arrived back in time for a late breakfast and to greet all the other campers, who were now up, and organising their day.  We can now justify a day of leisure, after that long walk.