Calm before and after

Gruíssan was a haven of peace. So was the Ricardelle vineyard near Narbonne. It is a good job I bought some wine there because the bottle I grabbed from the box as the van was towed away made the end of the day a bit more relaxed. After 600km, torrential morning rain, a stop for refuelling here, the beloved van decided the moment to give up was 100m from the ferry embarkation in Barcelona. Right now I am pretty comfy in a hotel and appreciating insurance policies. Let’s see what tomorrow brings.