Allestree, Derby
8 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
☀️ 0 °C
Our first night in Derby - Carla met all of Alex’s family and her uncle Finn doggo 😆.
We celebrated Sam’s birthday 🎉.
York
11 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
☁️ 0 °C
We reached the furthest north that this Honda E and doggo have ever been!
A slight detour back to the midlands
11 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
⛅ 0 °C
In freezing conditions we ventured west from York to Leeds to visit some more wonderful people 🥰
Carla handled the very low temperatures a lot better than us or the car… more on that to followLeia mais
Freezing charge
11 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
⛅ 0 °C
On the way back from Leeds we charged the car at a Gridserve charging point near Warrington.
Either the cold temperatures or broken machine caused the charging to be verrrrrry slow.
Pride Park
13 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
☁️ 0 °C
We had to take a little detour on our way back to Alex’s family in Derby.
We wanted to tell Carla all about the history of these bricks, but she was too busy sniffing them #COYR
Flat battery
17 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
☁️ 3 °C
Same game, different year
17 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
☁️ 3 °C
Frozen walkies
18 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
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A visit to grandad
18 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
🌧 1 °C
Belper charge
19 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
🌬 12 °C
Back on the road!
26 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
☀️ 3 °C
We’re back on the road(!) and starting our journey back to Lisbon today. The first day of driving takes us from Nottingham to Goodwick in Wales.
Over the next few days whilst we are travellingLeia mais
Slow progress
26 de dezembro de 2022, Inglaterra
⛅ 7 °C
We are getting there but my word, has it been slow progress today!
An accident and consequential road closure followed by planned motorway closure AND bad Gridserve service on the motorways hasLeia mais
Value for moneh found in wales
26 de dezembro de 2022, País de Gales
🌙 5 °C
After paying top dollar for energy for the past few days in England, it was refreshing today to pay what felt like a “Portuguese tarrif!”.
Last charge of the day
26 de dezembro de 2022, País de Gales
⛅ 6 °C
Yay for Instavolt. Their charging network at McDonalds has saved us today… although our health may have suffered.
We’re about to start the final leg of our journey now to the Pembrokeshire coast.Leia mais
Ferry prep. in Goodwick
27 de dezembro de 2022, País de Gales
🌧 9 °C
We won’t be driving much over the next 2 days, but we’re trying to get as much charge into the car as possible so that once we get to Spain we can continue south with ease.
Our first ferry prep.Leia mais
Wexford
27 de dezembro de 2022, Irlanda
⛅ 8 °C
That ferry crossing was absolutely horrific, 1/3 of us were ill, but I’m not at liberty to divulge who.
Car on charge, b&b checked into… now it’s time for a tiny Guinness and to stretch ourLeia mais
On our way to Bilbao
28 de dezembro de 2022, Irlanda
🌬 11 °C
After a short delay getting going, we’re on our way to Bilbao.
The sea is already pretty rough, we’re predicting it might be another difficult crossing!
Back in continental Europe 🇪🇺
29 de dezembro de 2022, Espanha
🌧 14 °C
We have arrived! And how glorious it was to see the Basque mountains after another very rocky crossing.
This afternoon we’re driving through Bilbao and Burgos down to Palência, our stop for theLeia mais
Palência
29 de dezembro de 2022, Espanha
🌧 11 °C
An evening in the very rainy, but small and perfectly formed Palência.
Two routes are better than one
30 de dezembro de 2022, Espanha
☁️ 11 °C
Originally, we had planned to drive from Palência to Castelo Branco (421km) in Portugal today however, we might use the one hour time difference to our advantage and make it all the way back homeLeia mais
Tosta con tomates
30 de dezembro de 2022, Espanha
☁️ 10 °C
Our first charge stop of the day and the perfect opportunity to get breakfast - dos tostas con tomates y zumo de naranja for €7.20.
Naturally vegan, delicious, and good fuel for the long day ahead.
Lunch in Salamanca
30 de dezembro de 2022, Espanha
☁️ 11 °C
On approach to Salamanca we had to change the charger we were going to use as someone pipped us to it at the last minute!
However… the new location was closer to the city and allowed us to come toLeia mais
The final fronteira
30 de dezembro de 2022, Portugal
☁️ 12 °C
We made it to Villar Formoso, a town that straddles the boarder between Spain and Portugal.
Only 2 more charges to go and 4 hours of driving until home, we’re feeling quietly confident but stillLeia mais
One last charge
30 de dezembro de 2022, Portugal
⛅ 14 °C
One last charge at McDonalds in Torres Novas and we’ll start our final 112km drive home.
I can honestly say that today, driving 700ish km and charging 5 times has gone without any incident. In partLeia mais
