first day
11.–12. Apr. 2024 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
left late afternoon, drove two hours, found campsite. nothing here, ugly campsite but hot tea and good books.
Autun
12.–13. Apr. 2024 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
a long drive to Beaune and then a very beautiful one through the vineyards. nice campsite, the weather is lovely and for tea i had crusty bread with lovely cheese, pate and rhubarb marmelade.
Millau
13.–15. Apr. 2024 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
I drove all the way to Millau! First I drove almost two hours through lovely countryside on small roads, following a little stream. Loads of cows and black legged sheep. I forgot how 'active' theWeiterlesen
Millau 2
14.–16. Apr. 2024 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Today I spent my day working in the shade on my sketches for the brand8ng challenge. What a silly idea to do a challenge whilst travelling! I knew I would have a driving day monday and had to finishWeiterlesen
travelday Millau - Huesca
15.–17. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Very misty start of the day, mountainroad in a fat fog, not so fun. i drove all the way direction Barcelona, then Lleida, then Huesca. A very long drive but for the most part beautiful and reallyWeiterlesen
Huesca
16.–18. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
A little trip through the rugged landscape of Aragon. Just enjoying all the flowers (poppies!) and the red villages. Enormous castles on the hills. This time of year most are only to be visited onWeiterlesen
Huesca to Soria
17.–18. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Today I visited the region of Aragon. Castles, bizar rockformations and sweeping running grass. Really beautiful.
Then i drove on to Soria, where I was the only person on the site (30km from theWeiterlesen
soria naar toledo
18.–19. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
It was so cold this morning! 5 degrees, and i can handle cold, but not the icy winds that came with it! i couldn't even make a cup of tea, and had to pull out my wintercoat from under the chair (whichWeiterlesen
Toledo
19.–22. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Toledo!Love at first sight! Took de bus from the campsite and walked all day in the narrow streets. I visited churches, synagogues and cloistets. So nice! And El Greco, the paintings i have wanted toWeiterlesen
Merida
21.–23. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Nice drive to Merida, throug purple flowering fields. Everything is very green now, sunny and windy. I took the long road and had a great picknick at an artificial lake. Drove through a village thatWeiterlesen
Merida and rest
21.–23. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
So this was a rest and sketchingday in Merida. Looked at horses and birds. Went shopping. Repaired my cookingthingy. And did some sightseeing in Merida. The Roman remains are really cool. I expectedWeiterlesen
Fr9m Merida to Cordoba
23. April 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Again loved driving through the countryside. So many flowers, so many colours! Stopped here and there to have a look see in some villages and now here i am near Cordoba. It has been 32 years..
IWeiterlesen
Cordoba
23.–26. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Today i visited the Madinat El-Zahra, just outside Cordoba. It's a city in ruins, with a museum and a shuttlebus that shuttles you up to the site. 32 Years ago, we stayed on a campsite whichWeiterlesen
Granada
26. April 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Again too beautiful. Instead of taking the highway i chose the smallest roads, sometimes so steep and narrow..Wonderful view of the sniwy peaks of the Sierra Nevada. This week the weather will be aWeiterlesen
Granada
27.–29. Apr. 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Rainy and cold. A perfect day to work and relax. It's also lovely and quiet because almost everybody left.
In the enening sunny. I went for a walk, everything is crispy fresh!
Elche
28. April 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Very cooooold night!
But now I am, strictly speaking, past my turningpoint and on my way north.
Today I saw a lot of houses in caves, castles, and rain...
Lovely campsite, sweet people. Forecast forWeiterlesen
spanish belly?
28. April 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
beeee, feeling a bit weak in the stomach today. o well. no lunch in the restaurant for me today.
on a different note: the weather is much better than predicted
Elxe / Elche
28. April 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Feeling ok I visited Elche this morning.
This city, and the whole region, is famous for its palmtrees, there are many "palmares". I's even the name of the campsite. I visited the beautiful Huerto delWeiterlesen
Almetlla
2. Mai 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
I am in Almetlla, on a giant campsite, but: a few minutes from beautiful beaches and coves. This morning I walked before breakfast and saw so many birds (and rabbits).
Because it's not so warm, allWeiterlesen
a quiet day
2. Mai 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A quiet day on and around the site. Every walk here is stunning! Did laundry and reading mostly.
Escala
5. Mai 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Short trip to Escala, campcite in the village, close to beach and everything. More to come.
Strolled on the seafront and into town. Lovely small town, bit quiet on a Sunday, and it's not yet theWeiterlesen
Rainy day in Escala
5. Mai 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
A bit rainy today, but not cold. Went for a walk and nothing much.
Oh, and i posted my Spanish router, because tomorrow I will leave for the big crossing of France!
in my car on a rainy day
5. Mai 2024 in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Le palais ideal
7. Mai 2024 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Going home, but visiting le palais du facteur. Heavy rain. More to come.
drive drive drive
8. Mai 2024 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
driving home, now camping at the Moezel/Moselle. So many Dutch here, now I know where they all are!









































































































































ReisenderEnjoy the tea and books. I am very excited for your trip.
Reisenderthanks ! me too, and a bit nervous as per usual.