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Another relaxing day at Briatico

A clear sky greets us when we leave the tent. We don't have any plans for today but Teije likes to take a drive through the area. I like to stay at home, near the tent, while he drives for a few hours through the Calabrian Apenines. He passes through nice villages but doesn't take the time to take pictures.

Meanwhile I am sitting in the sun, enjoying a good book and the surroundings. And watching a few newcomers who need two hours before they decide where to put their camper, fighting each other every minute. Camping doesn't seem fun and relaxing, that way...

When Teije returns we go to the beach together for a few hours. The sea still feels pretty cold but it is nice in the sun. When we walk back there are twelve new Dutch motor homes together on a small area (of course right next to us!) who have just arrived.

We don't dislike the Dutch (we are Dutch ourselves, why should we?) but when on holiday we like to have some privacy and have no desire to meet fellow countrymen. And we don't understand this strange behaviour of people to shack up together on a small spot while there is an enormous part of the campground empty. We don't care too much, but we are glad we are travelling on tomorrow.

Italy is a beautiful and diverse country, there are only too many tourists, even now when it is not yet the summer season. But that doesn't prevent us from enjoying it.

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with Elisabeth and Teije