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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroBertie canters thru Kent

      Footprints around Faversham

      30 de junio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Today, theym off to Faversham, but because we're in the middle of nowhere, it means using up some of the kids' inheritance on a taxi. As per normal, no Ubers about, so it's finding a local cab to pick em up. Surprisingly, that goes well, and there is only a short wait for the taxi, so far so good.
      On arrival, they head straight towards the Quays, a footpath that runs alongside the river passing the Shepherds Neame brewery, one of the oldest breweries in the country. Unfortunately, the tide was out, so the boats were grounded in the mud, but it was a lovely location for one of the new build houses and converted barns.
      After this, they walked down the Medieval road, full of timbered houses, lots with interesting plaques on them. Next, of course, they fancied a drink and couldn't do the brewery tour as it's not open Monday's. To be honest, not a lot is open in Favershamon Mondays, so Wetherspoons it is again. They wandered about a bit more but it's so very hot so decide to go back to the van, by this time it's about 4 o'clock, school chucking out time, do you think they can get a taxi, No, they tried every taxi company in Faversham and no one was available for at least an hour. So what to do now to kill an hour or so, they contemplated a meal but weren't hungry, the Nachos at Wetherspoons had filled em up, so decided to try out the Micro pub, Furlongs. A good choice of beer, but instead, opt for a Gin n Tonic and two halves of Cider.
      Back outside in the still hot town, the search for a taxi again. Still no luck, Mart thinks they're all at home having their tea. In the end, a wait about half an hour before the driver who brought em could bring em home , a long day in hot conditions but on the whole Faversham is a nice place.      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroBertie canters thru Kent
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      Hot, Hot, Hot

      28 de junio, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      SATURDAY
      Well, they were really lazy today, very late getting up, so instead of breakfast, had brunch, boy I'm hot today, almost 30 degrees.
      The bus restorers are in full force today and early afternoon come and warn us they're going to try and start the doubles decker parked next to us, it may be smoky they said. Martin started chatting to one of the men who offered to take him on a tour of the sheds, his little face lit up, he even got to sit in the drivers seat. Eventually, after a lot of tinkering with the engine, apparently one of the last buses to be made with a front engine, they got it started. Late afternoon, they walked into the village for a leg stretch and a pint of Ghost Ship. The pub had got a fun day with music and a BBQ a back to sit in some shade under me canopy.

      SUNDAY
      Today is moving day with a couple of stops planned on the way. First up is Upnor Castle, a National Heritage site on the banks of the Medway River. They parked me up and go for a walk to Lower Upnor alongside the river before taking the footpath to Upnor which really is one cobbled road with some beautiful little cottages and two pubs which leads to the castle. It's a little place and not quite such a ruin as they were expecting with rooms and towers with rickety spiral staircases for them, well Martin, to explore.
      They retrace our way up the hill, stopping at one of the smallest pubs seen, that was until you walk inside and find a rabbit warren of rooms and a big pub garden.
      The next stop is the Isle of Sheppy via the elevated bridge. Unfortunately, as it's by the coast and it's a lovely day , top end of the 20's, almost 30 degrees again, there's nowhere to park along the marine drive with camper vans and caravans there for the day, weekend or month by the look of them , so on to our next stop.
      Two nights at Woodhill Campsite just outside Faversham, lovely site, but should be for the price he says, we will see......      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroBertie canters thru Kent
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      Restoration House

      27 de junio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      Next stop is an AI recommendation tucked away in the back streets, Restoration House and Gardens. Dating back to 1500s it is several houses all connected over the years to form one building. For you bookworms, Dickens based it as Miss Havishams house in Great Expectations. (old Charlie Dickens is big in this part of England). Over the years different owners acquired various bits of building and added a mish mash of furnishings and it is has a lived in unrestored feel to it which is it's charm even the visitors bog is authentic. Huge amount of owners over the years left their mark even (and I kid you not) Rod Hull and Emu from 1984 to 1994!

      After all that a return walk down the High Street and as it's hot, a refreshing pint in a micro pub to round off which was a super visit to a quite wonderful town. Rochester - you've be been great.      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroBertie canters thru Kent
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      Rochester for starters

      27 de junio, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Wotcher maties, Bertie here to tell you tales of our Kentish caper.
      All packed and we have a decent drive down south Thursday via M1, M25 round North London across the Dartford Crossing and arrive at a small site 4 mile south of Rochester.
      But what have we here on site, not one but 3 old buses on the field, with another five inside some old garages. Well his nibs thinks it's Christmas come early! . The elderly site owner together with a band of equally old cronies are restoring and running various buses for classic vehicle shows. He says we might just spend all our time here and help out, hope he is jokin!

      Well Friday comes and theym off on the nearby train to visit Rochester on the banks of the River Medway. From the station over the river and up the main street of the town, lots of pubs, cafes and fine assorted old buildings it really is very nice. He gets lured into what claims is the, second biggest bookshop in England by a collection of RAF bomber books, and the room of books inside is truly amazing.

      Next stop is Rochester Castle, but ers forgot her English Heritage card, so there follows a few choice words between em which I won't divulge. As it is the castle is quite small but very tall with huge amount of steps and just walls so they give it a miss anyway, and peace is restored.

      Next the cathedral and a very impressive building it is too Parts of it are the oldest in England. Returning to the High Street and Wetherspoons have Thornbidge Jaipur on tap so that's the late lunch sorted.      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroPilar de la Horadada
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      Last Day Drive

      22 de octubre de 2024, España ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      Today is our last day and we're going for a drive up the coast. Were heading for Torrevieja for a look around, well it's a huge sprawling place fullof high rise apartment blocks and rows and rows of restaurants. It's like Blackpool on speed so we drive to the marina turn around and hightail it out of that place. Shit hole rating of 7.5.

      We come back down the coast and stop at Cabo Roig for a look at the beach, unfortunately we are too high up to warrant walking down the steps so take a couple of pics and move on.

      Next step Pilar de la Horadada, a lovely little bay with a watchtower at the end of the beach, no bars open so we head on to Lo Pagan, town of the mud baths for lunch before heading home.

      I'm hoping for a last sit in the sun when we get back but the weather has turned and we have dark cloud's, getting ready for the rain that's forecast for all day tomorrow, good job we're coming home.

      Before we start the packing Fi wants to try out the electric bike so Martin gets her sorted and off she goes, doesn't take her long to get the hang of it and before we know it she's off around the block.

      Well its been a great holiday, good company, lots of laughs and good times, now to thrash the boys at trivial pursuit.      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroPilar de la Horadada
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      Mud, Mud Glorious Mud

      20 de octubre de 2024, España ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      SUNDAY
      This morning, we're going to Pilar de la Hordada to have a look at the Vintage Car Display. Lots of lovely well-kept cars and motorcycles. We even found a VW Golf GTI in red, just like we had, and Martin sold while I was in hospital having Sarah.

      After this, we went to Lo Pagan to bathe in the mud baths in the Mar Menor. The mud is rich in calcium, magnesium, and potassium, good for its healing properties, and also smelt like rotten eggs. There is a long walkway out into the lagoon, on one side is the sea and beach and on the other are little bays with boardwalks leading out into the salt water of the lagoon with a mud bed . The idea is to wade ito the water a pick up the mud and smother the body in it, then get out and let it dry before re-entering the water to wash it off. Well, Mark went first up to his knees, then Martin he started smothering it everywhere, then Fi started off in the water before covering herself up to the knees. I, on the other hand, resisted the ordeal due to the smell. They did actually all say how smooth their skins felt after the experience, I will forgo this experience, but it was fun to watch.

      Back home for a meal in tonight and a lovely sunset.

      MONDAY
      Last night I had made the decision I was staying in today as my knee is hurting and after being unwell during the night I think it was a wise decision. Martin is also staying here, we are resting and he is going for a bike ride this afternoon. Fi and Mark are going for a ride up into the mountains and around the lake. She has taken some beautiful pictures. A meal out tonight, Mexican, Martin says it's the best meal of the holiday, which is nearly over.      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroPilar de la Horadada
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      San Pdro del Pinatar

      18 de octubre de 2024, España ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

      FRIDAY
      Today we're visiting the market at Pilar de la Horadada, you see some funny things while driving, like Spiderman climbing over theroofof a local villa.

      The market is a hive of activity full with stalls packed to the brim with fresh fruits and vegetables in amongst the clothes and shoe stalls. We picked up some fruit the headed on to our next stop at San Pedro del Pinatar.

      San Pedro del Pinatar is a lovely town with a huge beach and promenade. We walked along he promenade stopping for a drink at a beachside bar. After paddling along the beach t the windmill at the end,it's time for an ice cream before heading home for a meal in tonight, spag bol cooked by Fi, and very nice it was too.

      SATURDAY
      Today we had thought about going into Pilar de la Horadada tonight to watch the grand parade of floats down the High Street but on reflection I decided it might not be a good idea for me as parking would be a pain and would mean a lot of walking and standing. So we elected to go for a nice meal instead.

      The boys are going to watch the Baggies on TV so Fi and I are going to check out another market at La Zenia. It was huge, twice as big as yesterday's. On the way back we stopped at Playa de Mil Palmers to have a look at the beach. Beautiful sand and a very large beach.

      A restful afternoon either spent napping or around the swimming pool and a lovely meal tonight a Ameli in Campoverde.      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroPilar de la Horadada
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      Mar Menor

      17 de octubre de 2024, España ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

      Today we're going for a drive to Ma Manor , the largest salt water lagoon in Europe, we start by driving through Los Urrutias to find a recommended restaurant called Ruf Mari, a must with the locals, especially if you like seafood . Unfortunately we only wanted a drink and a snack so no chance of trying the seafood. It was a very popular place and by the time we left was half full with senior citizens enjoying their lunch.

      We went for a walk down to the sea front and was surprised to sea a fabulous new boardwalk stretching out into the sea. The water was clear allowing us to sea the jellyfish and sea grass growing underneath it.

      From there we continued on the coast road around the Mar Menor right to the end. We thought it would be very similar to driving down to Key West, a road along a narrow strip of land with the sea on both sides. Oh how wrong we were. The strip of land consisted of a dual carriageway with high rise apartment blocks and hotels on both sides, no chance of seeing the sea or the lagoon. It was like Benidorm on speed but without the people. No one about and most the shops and restaurants were closed, not what we expected and not to our taste. We drove to the end and turned around.

      On the way back we stopped at Euromanga at one of the only restaurants open, a bit of a novelty as it was shaped like a boat, but we had a nice meal and Fi and Mark had a Paella . We then drove home in time to pop to our local restaurant bar for some luve music courtesy of Brian Bennett, and to get our first pictures of a Spanish sunset.      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroPilar de la Horadada
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      Torre de la Horadada

      16 de octubre de 2024, España ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

      After a safe arrival Monday, landing just before a torrential rain storm complete with thunder and lightning we arrived at the villa. A lovely 2 bedroom detached villa in a quiet street complete with sun terrace and access to a swimming pool 4 doors up.
      We popped up the road for some food and a drink before turning in for an early night,

      TUESDAY
      A restful day starting with a trip to the supermarket for supplies, then off to explore the local area. A spot of lunch in bar and back to the ranch to chill. Martin and Fiona have tried out the swimming pool while Mark and me stayed home, I made use of the upstairs solarium. Take away Indian for tea, very nice.

      WEDNESDAY
      Today we are taking a trip to Torre de la Horadada for a walk along the prom, and what a great prom it was, stretched as far as the eye could see, if only I could walk it. Martin, Fiona and me trek down the stairs to the beach while Mark waits at the top. Lovely sandy beach and a good size, well it had to be done, Fiona and I went for a paddle. Then back along the prom stopping for refreshments on the way back to the car,

      Next we're driving out to the marina at Salinas de san Pedro. To get to this we had to drive across the Salt flat's which had flamingos wading across them. One of them contained pink water, the colour change was due to the alge growing in them.

      Back to Campoverda to Ana's for a three course meal for the huge sum of €9 each, a bargain.      Leer más

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    • Martin and Debbie KinallyViajeroCrete

      Homeward Bound

      24 de septiembre de 2024, Grecia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      After an early start and waking to a magnificent sunrise, the best of the holiday, and I've seen practically all of them, we get ourselves in gear for an early departure. We make our way to the main road on the island and head for the airport about 160 kilometres . It's around 4 hours, but we want to take our time.
      The views again are great as we travel up and down the mountains. We decide to stop for a breather, stretch our legs, and have a drink. We find a lovely little harbour village called Panormos. We park up and walk down to the harbour to find a taverna and have a drink with a portion of Dakos.
      We're now heading for Almyrida, which is where we had our first holiday in Crete. We remembered quite a bit of it. Pizza for lunch overlooking the sea.
      We drove on through Kalyves and Souda, where we spent our first night in the docks was one of the hugest cruise liners I've ever seen.
      Had to wait a while for the check-in gate to open, but the customs and security went quite well with no queues, a small delay taking off but a good flight, now the drive home. Unfortunately, road works and two diversions due to road closure made the journey longer than anticipated, but we are home safe and well.
      Two weeks in two locations on the East Coast of Crete, great weather, great locations, and great food. We think we've done Crete now, so we're looking forward to discovering a new Greek Island soon, Ta ra a bit.      Leer más

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