I finally decided to order an L series Canon lens on Wednesday, my first. Itís about £1000, but the lens test on it classed it as optically perfect. I was starting to see some flaws in the lenses Iíve been using & Iíd really like to manage to sell some of my shots - at least now the only thing that can let me down is me. Having said that I dropped my camera last night on the ground when I pulled my top out of the boot, but it was fine. Felt stupid though.

Iím sitting in line at the ferry terminal in St. Malo right now, just waiting to drive on. So far 3 911ís & an M3 have come off the ferry from Jersey. I seem to have acquired some degree of fame myself in Guernsey; I was sitting in the Chinese last week waiting for my order when the woman behind the counter mentioned my number plates to someone she was talking to. The other girl then replies, ìYeah, heís living on his boat over here...î. Customs here took an interest in me & my BMW as well - didnít search me but asked where Iíd been & how long my boat had been in Camaret. I wonder if Guernsey customs will pull me over this time.
Iíve really quite enjoyed this break over in France. Itís been really pleasant driving through the countryside & seeing so much more of it.