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December 27, 2021 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Oh well here we go again as long as Covid restrictions allow.
Leaving Rudolph behind and putting in a few clothes for Glynis it is time to make our way to Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Docks
December 28, 2021 in England ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
Our Gateway to Europe. If I follow the Motorhome in front he should lead me onto the new ferry Galacia. 🚢
Life on board is like a game of two halves with the first half a very rough sea indeedRead more
Santander
December 30, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Bit late arriving in Spain due to bad weather in the Bay of Biscay, so we decided to stay in Santander that evening parked up at the Marina.
Salamanca
December 31, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Salamanca old town. The sun is shining, the street bars and Cafes are open but above all everybody seems happy. If you find yourself in this area then please have a wander round. It’s very impressive.
Badajoz
January 1, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We are less than a half hour from the Portuguese border now, parked in a free parking place dedicated to Motorhomes in a Spanish town called Badajoz. Going to have a look round the town in the morningRead more
Camping Albufeira
January 5, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
About three and a half hours drive from Badajoz to Albufeira including a stop for Diesel and groceries. Pulled into Camping Albufeira to see if space was available and after a quick Covid test we wereRead more
Albufeira
January 6, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We are in the depths of winter here where the temperatures are struggling to climb above eighteen degrees C at the moment and if you don’t cover up against the weather you get sun burnt.
Off intoRead more
Benagil Caves
January 6, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Yelloh Village
January 10, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Yellow Village Campsite. Probably the best around but not the cheapest. Never mind as we are on holiday.
Luz
January 11, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A small seaside resort that I think is aimed at the slightly maturing traveler. Just a few Bar/Cafes open at this time of the year (January) but a fantastic beach and a nice lunch in the sunshineRead more
Ponta da piedade
January 12, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Lagos Marina
January 12, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Lagos Marina, lunch at Lazy Jacks.
Golden Years Menu, two courses for ten Euros. Fish, Chips and mushy peas followed by Apple Pie and Ice Cream 🍨 for me.
Sagre
January 13, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Have been to Sagre before but wanted to go again to see the big waves and watch the surfers 🏄🏼♀️ do their stuff. After leaving drove around the coast to the lighthouse at cape St Vincent,Read more
Peniche
January 17, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Didn’t know what to expect from this little outcrop on the west coast but a very pleasant surprise awaited us, starting with only six euros a night on the camper park.
A surfers paradise andRead more
Villa Nova de Gaia
January 20, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Just south of Porto and an easy bike ride is the Orbitur campsite of Villa Nova de Gaia just over the road from a sandy beach where you can chill out and watch the setting sun ☀️. Yep just what aRead more
Porto
January 20, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Bragança
January 22, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
The old walled town of Bragança. The community keep a place below the castle walls where Motorhomes are allowed to park overnight free of charge. The correct thing to do is put a bit of money theirRead more
