So, has a date been set for the Pyrenees trip? I have a weekend with friends in Normandy at [URL]http://www.chateaulemontepinguet.co.uk/home.htm[/URL] beginning Fri 9th Sept 2011. I'm thinking about a few days in France before then - leave some time after the BH Monday, maybe 31st Aug or 1st Sept. Does this fit in with the Pyrenees lot or anyone else fancying a trip? I'm looking at western channel crossings as the Chateau is only 15km from Cherbourg and there is a fastcraft to Poole at a nice time i.e. 11.30am departure on Mon 12th Sept. There's not a lot of price difference between LDLines & Brittany Ferries for daytime crossings. LDLines have an overnighter from Portsmouth to Le Havre which is attractive. I'm pretty flexible with destination but thought a trip not dissimilar to what Champ & Krusty did would fit the bill, assuming Ace is about & in a position to receive guests. Only a bit warmer. Then onto Jen's B&B. Then a possible dip into the Pyrenees. Follow the nice weather wherever possible. No tents.