June 27

June 27th (overcast, showers)
Because of the clouds and intermittent rain for most of the day, we were not able to enjoy the scenery on our drive as much as if it was sunny and bright. Today we decided that this leg of the trip would be cut a bit short, however it has only been this last week that the weather has obviously come into play. We have been reducing the distances in order to get the ferry back to France and head south to get some warmth.
We drove through Cardiff and didn’t feel it necessary to spend a lot of time there because for us, it was just another larger city. Considering the amount of traffic and the road conditions per se, we witnessed the first real fender-bender at an intersection in Cardiff. Also, for the first time on this trip, George managed to upset a local driver with his cavalier interpretation of their road rules. I thought our own van was honking for no reason as our vehicles electrical problem continues to mount.
The van is running like a jewel, but for no apparent reason, the secondary (appliance) battery ceased to function properly creating an electrical hazard in the vehicle which we need to address when we get to Germany. This means we are without interior lights in the evening and our water pump does not work. These are not major problems. We plug in at the campsites so our food is always safe.
Pulled in to Bath, England for dinner and the evening. Plan to walk Bath tomorrow and visit Stone Henge and possibly catch the ferry to France tomorrow.