A change of scenery
19 октября 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
After leaving Calpe we headed inland for a change of scenery, no more beaches just lush hilly landscapes, something we are more attune to. And it didn’t disappoint. We are at Camping Altamira nearЧитать далее
Zaragoza
20 октября 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
The trip up to Z was uninspiring to say the least. Flat lands devoid of crops as they had been harvested or any notable POIs .The road however was a joy - very quiet. We parked up on an aire out withЧитать далее
Путешественникsorry been flat out to reply but this seems a small pretty place weather still ok?
ПутешественникBit wet Janette but warm. Didn’t take away from Zaragoza though- a lovely town!
Big Birthday!
21 октября 2022 г., Испания ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
As we left Zaragoza after an omelette brekkie we headed into the Pyrénées. As I drove out of the French side of the Somport Tunnel I quickly decided that Steve should jump into the drivers seat asЧитать далее
ПутешественникHappy birthday to Steve we will catch you up soon , with a nice bottle of something 😘
Onwards North
23 октября 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Two nights at Camping Pyrenees Nature now over and we leave for a France Passion site. The weather has been unseasonably warm I’m informed. Last night a warm front blew in and it was uncomfortablyЧитать далее
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Love your set up, van looks fabulous. are you wanting to get home or still loving the van
A bit of piece and quiet
23 октября 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Tonight we are on a France Passion site - Maison de l’Ail, it’s a garlic growing farm . In a small town called St Clar Gers There’s only us, and the owner welcomed us with open arms and said weЧитать далее
Hold your breath 😉
24 октября 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A great little park up yesterday and a fantastic host. Suzans ‘school’ French coming in very handy.
And yes we bought some garlic 🥴
Heading North
25 октября 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
With 5 nights to go before we go through the tunnel and a few miles to go yet our stops are undecided - major towns or village aires - either way it’s one nighters. And the temperatures are gettingЧитать далее
ПутешественникYour photos are very autumnal now but still lovely. Stu would love your breakfast 😜. the WWII place is somewhere I would like to visit it looks amazing
CAMPING-CAR park
27 октября 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Joined C-C park as we ended up at one of their sites last night in Vatan travelling North. 5 Euro to join and 10 Euro for the night with all facilities and EHU - a bargain. A peaceful night 😴😴😴😴
ПутешественникFrance is fantastic. Most Cities, towns and villages cater for Motorhomes , different story altogether in the UK
Le Mans
28 октября 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
So into Le Mans in daylight today after a night time soireé yesterday. Beautiful weather today so sleeveless tops and shorts!
Headed straight for Plantagenet Cité - it did not disappoint! So soЧитать далее
Путешественникlooks s very old city bit like ancient style by some photos betty pretty to
Are we there yet
29 октября 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Not quite 😉, but the channel is in view . Pushed on today and ended up at Camping Les Vertes Feuilles not far from Plage Quend . Last two nights before the tunnel beckons . The end is very nearЧитать далее
The last supper
30 октября 2022 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Well today was a day for reflecting on our trip - ie it was pouring rain!
We chilled, read and planned tomorrow’s getaway before heading up to the campsite restaurant for a our last supper!
We bothЧитать далее
Welcome Home
31 октября 2022 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Belgium, France, Italy, France, Spain, France - no bother and then the UK. And then this 10 minutes from the tunnel.
90 minutes to do 7 miles. 5 miles to go. I wish I’d stayed in France 😤😡 AndЧитать далее
ПутешественникAnd it gets worse……now got a 2hr 19min delay on the M25 - complete standstill 🤦🏼♀️
York
1 ноября 2022 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Couple of nights in York at Rowntree Park Caravan site. Lovely team who’d reserved us a nice big pitch. Very quiet and lovely facilities. Perfect location for visiting the centre of York.
We visitedЧитать далее
ПутешественникWhat a joy to see you both - and to get my dripping tap fixed! Best friends ever x
Last night……
2 ноября 2022 г., Англия ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Sad that it’s come to an end but we’ve just had the best adventure!
Spent our last night with fellow motorhomes Gillian & Stu who kindly picked us up and dropped us off from Durham Grange CaravanЧитать далее
ПутешественникAw it was brilliant to see you both. Great to share our European travel stories together. Sorry about the red wine, something to remember us by 😂 , I really hope the stains come out of all our clothes. Safe journey home, looking forward to seeing you at some point soon xxx
And thats a wrap!
3 ноября 2022 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
So it’s the end of the road for now! Thank you to everyone who has followed us on this trip and for your comments and likes. It has also been a journey of discovery for us being our first big tripЧитать далее
ПутешественникWhat a fabulous adventure for your first road trip, so many lovely places you have visited, been great following you with Find Penguins. Lots of great memories made. Pleased to hear you are home safe and sound and already planning the next one. Hope to see you on the road sometime, best wishes xx
ПутешественникIt’s been great following your trip, and I’m looking forward to your next one! 🌎 xx
We tried……
6 июня 2023 г., Хорватия ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
So after battling through raging thunder storms with rain drops the size of golf balls and the East coast of Croatia seemingly no more than looking very run down with little in the way of promenades,Читать далее
ПутешественникOh very sorry to hear this, it reminds me of our last year's trip, I thought the sun would never come out. Fingers crossed you get some great sunshine soon. If it's any consolation it's freezing here at least you have some heat. Safe travels as always xxx
Путешественникlooks great Steve, you guys heading north via zaragoza?
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ПутешественникHeading there today Bryn, what about yourselves?