Although some of us think of the St Tropez as a permanent holiday destination, with its seemingly eternal sunshine, azure seas and wealth of incredible eateries, St Tropez kids still have to go to school just like everyone else.
It had been a long time since my husband, Jim, and I had taken a road trip around the UK. Our usual trek up the motorway from our home in South Devon always leads us either to Heathrow or Gatwick: destination "abroad". But, as we got in the car to start our 500-mile journey north, we felt like a couple of kids again. It seemed so exciting - an adventure!