Viaduc de Millau
Having ridden under the viaduct, we decided to spend €16 for the péage and drive over the top. First, we needed to post a necklace… Read More »Viaduc de Millau
driving
The road south to Millau
As usual, when deciding where to go, the weather forecast is an important factor. Looked like it’s going to be raining and dull at least… Read More »The road south to Millau
2024 roadtrip starts: Newhaven – Dieppe
This DFDS crossing is almost certainly best value on cost and convenience for us when driving south. Leaving home on Thursday, 15 February 2024 we… Read More »2024 roadtrip starts: Newhaven – Dieppe
2023 Roadtrip videos
As we plan our 2024 ‘big roadtrip’, Bev has finally found time to sort out some of the video from the 2023 trip! Here’s the… Read More »2023 Roadtrip videos
Investing in a new van!
Although we loved the Fiat Adria and it had served us well over many trips, it had done more than 30,000 miles, needed some possibly… Read More »Investing in a new van!
Short trip to Scotland
Decided to take a quick trip to join the OGA60 Round Britain Cruise fleet in Oban, then go to Dundee to visit family. Arriving in… Read More »Short trip to Scotland
A map and some statistics for the ‘big roadtrip’ 2023
Bev loves maps and to ‘crunch numbers’. She’s spent the last few days doing just that, as it’s been raining (and very cold) now we’re… Read More »A map and some statistics for the ‘big roadtrip’ 2023
Homeward bound
Lulled to sleep on the dockside at Dunkirk by the drone of generators and occasional clank of machinery, we set the alarm for 0430 on… Read More »Homeward bound
The road to Dunkirk
Departing the lovely campsite on the banks of the Mosel, with wispy cloud hanging over the river, we took the road suggested by a German… Read More »The road to Dunkirk