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
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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
The 2023 ‘big trip’ begins . . .
Saturday, 28 January, 2023 is day #1 of the ‘big roadtrip’ and we set off from Grangemill at 0900. First stop, Southampton, for lunch with… Read More »The 2023 ‘big trip’ begins . . .
Final preparations for the big roadtrip, January 2023
Just a couple of days to go and there’s still lots to do! The van’s been for a full service, including repairs to the rear… Read More »Final preparations for the big roadtrip, January 2023
Homeward bound: 15 – 22 July 2019
Waking after an excellent night’s sleep at the campsite in Arolla, we find it’s been snowing! There’s a dusting of snow on the roof of… Read More »Homeward bound: 15 – 22 July 2019
Planning a month away in the van: July 2019
It was 2019 when we last travelled outside the UK, due to a mixture of Covid lockdowns and not feeling ready to ‘brave’ the Brexit… Read More »Planning a month away in the van: July 2019