1st August 2020
Today we are making for the Somme Valley and to a small town called Cappy. There is a small site there where you can set yourself up for just 11 euros. It’s quiet and private, right in the Somme Valley. It’s just over a 1-hour drive from Maisnil Les Ruitz to Cappy. After we pay out 11 euros we can choose our own spot. We get settled in. Once again it’s a warm bright sunny day. We sit and soak up the sun chatting about everything and anything before setting off for a short bike ride into Cappy, along the canal to a small railway museum which is near closing time. It’s an interesting place. Back in the day, the British and French armies used this small gauge railway line to move armaments to the battlefield which is but a stone’s throw away. We should probably stay and have a closer look.
The next stop is Cappy town or village. Like most of the towns and villages in France Cappy is a delight to walk (or cycle) around. The town hall or “Marie” is charming. It doesn’t take long to cycle around and we exit for a short bike ride down the canal which has a small marina. It’s a lovely day and people are out and about lying in the sun, picnicking, just doing the stuff you do on a hot summer day.
Does anyone know why the French build a canal next to a river?
Enough of this. Back to the van for a fantastic dinner in the setting sun. Tonight it’s paella. Hayley, who is from Stockport, does the best Spanish paella which goes well with a white wine spritzer.
So do we stay another day or move on?
All looks delightful H & D and from what I see the weathers helping out as well . A little confused about the German on the side of the small black engine , I’m guessing it’s not the same engine used for ammunition transport back in the day . Good luck with everything . John
I made the same comment.. Dj xx
Cappy looks very pretty, and it certainly seems worthy of staying another day in such a lovely peaceful setting. We have stayed nearby, both at St. Valery sur Somme and Bray sur Somme when we visited the Sanders Keep military cemetery near Cambrai where Tony’s great uncle is buried. We’re enjoying following your progress!
Sounds great – wish we had your travel confidence but it all seems to have disappeared with age.
J says he thinks they build canals near to rivers because canals are navigable and rivers often are not. They also fill up the canal from the river when needed.
Enjoy your break and we will enjoy following you
Cheers S xx
We want to see you… Its been ages. Xxx