Big Adventure

toukokuuta 2018 - joulukuuta 2031

Travels in a motorhome
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 21.7.2018
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Korkeus: 91 m
- Englanti Harborough District Market Harborough 52.478874, -0.92152752°28’44” N 0°55’17” W
Päivä 58
Market Harborough
21. heinäkuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We cycled into the town to meet Sue and Benny our old friends from Karen’s time in Durham.
M H is a very nice town with old buildings and history. We had lunch in an old coaching inn The Swan which was very nice and a good catch up with S and BLue lisää
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 22.7.2018
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Korkeus: 190 m
- Englanti Cotswold District Bourton on the Water 51.87188, -1.7790451°52’19” N 1°46’45” W
Päivä 59
Bourton on the Water
22. heinäkuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Arrived Sunday for a three night stay at a site at Clapton on the Hill
Fantastic adult only site - quite unique in its layout and totally peaceful. Many pitches were separated by tall elephant grass, with pathways through to reach the well kept facilities.
Hottest day of the year so far, so we thought it neat to cycle to Stow on the Wold only a few miles away via Bourton and some serious hills. Bourton and Stow are beautiful places filled with tourists at this time of year. There were lots of children and dogs playing in the water.
Had a nice tea and cake in Huffins at Stow - the cream roulade nearly but not quite up to Hutton le Hole cake standard.
Big hills on way back too - arrived back at site like pots of glue and desperately in need of a cool shower.
Following day we walked down to Sherbourne and the Estate made famous on BBC Springwatch - apparently the BBC have 140 people there to cover the show which accounts for them seeing a lot of wild life and us very little. It was baking hot so that may have something to do with it but all we saw was lambs, sheep and cattle which were all clever enough to find the shade.
We walked through the park and across the meadows but decided it was too hot to go the extra mile to the bird hide.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja All looks great. C
23.7.2018Vastaa
Matkaaja X!
23.7.2018Vastaa
Matkaaja What is that on the tree, it looks like a lizard?!
26.7.2018Vastaa
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 25.7.2018
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Korkeus: 61 m
- Englanti Guildford District Ockham 51.285404, -0.4513551°17’7” N 0°27’5” W
Päivä 62
East Horsley
25. heinäkuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We travelled to East Horsley, so Alan could attend a meeting at Woking on Thursday. On arrival got a message to say that the meeting was cancelled.
Tomorrow is our 38th wedding anniversary - champagne chilling to celebrate
We had a look at the local village and cycled through a wooded glade to find a pub. The Plough in Effingham - Blackberries hanging from bushes in the beer garden - Karen could not resist the urge to forageLue lisää
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Matkaaja Happy Anniversary. Xxx
26.7.2018Vastaa
Matkaaja Looks like you are having a blast. We are just trying to return to normal after our Baltic cruise, which was fab. Our new motorhome has to return to the manufacturer at some time soon as the dome if the cab isn't aligned properly. Hopefully on return we can actually start to use it. It's had a grand trip to London so far, but Mike and Dannie are going away in it over the weekend. Lovely to hear all your news. Xx
26.7.2018Vastaa
Matkaaja Hope you had a lovely anniversary celebration! XXX
28.7.2018Vastaa
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 27.7.2018
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Korkeus: 54 m
- Englanti Brighton and Hove Ovingdean 50.821663, -0.0975650°49’18” N 0°5’51” W
Päivä 64
Brighton
27. heinäkuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Arrived in Brighton in bright sunshine. A quick lunch then straight to beach. An afternoon of sunshine ended by a downfall of rain as we left. Didn’t get to see the blood moon as the sky clouded over.
Saturday spent mooching in Brighton as the winds were very strong. Had a great Onion Bhaji and lamb samosa from Mohammed The Spice Man in North Laines.
Pilipino fete in park on our return quite lively
Sunday horizontal rain - took a walk along the esplanade eventually once the rain had stopped.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 30.7.2018
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Korkeus: 121 m
- Englanti Purbeck District Langton Matravers 50.605667, -2.01347650°36’20” N 2°0’49” W
Päivä 67
Swanage
30. heinäkuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A couple of nights in Swanage - Acton Field in nearby Langton Matravers. Fabulous views from the campsite over Swanage bay and the Isle of Wight. Alan has to sign off a project he's been working on in the town so stopped by to have a walk along the cliffs.
Carnival week in town - it was very busy.
We walked through Durlaston Park back along the Sout West Coastal path to Dancing Ledge before ascending to have a refreshment at the Kings Head in Langton Matravers. A beautiful walk but very taxing with steep declines and ascents. Very ready for a cold drink at the end. Campsite very busy when we returned - people were turning up and unable to find anywhere to pitch up. A great site that we'll return to sometime.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 1.8.2018
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Korkeus: 17 m
- Englanti East Devon District Sidmouth 50.692978, -3.22988850°41’35” N 3°13’48” W
Päivä 69
Sidmouth
1. elokuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We returned to Sidmouth to park up on Alison and Russ's drive. Met up with Oscar and Toby, our great nephews, who were staying with their granny and granddad for the week.
Also met up with Kirsty and Alan's brother Stewart who was over from Italy visiting Great Granny Mac.
It was the start of Sidmouh Folk Festival week and the town was buzzing with street entertainers and very busy. A great atmosphere.
Baking hot few days, and the Morris Dancers all looked very hot after the completion of each dance.
Enjoyed 4 great days with family - Visited Lyme Regis for a walk along the Cobb and a light lunch at The Cobb InnLue lisää
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 6.8.2018
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Korkeus: 108 m
- Englanti Winchester District Chilcomb Hampshire 51.06223, -1.25765751°3’44” N 1°15’28” W
Päivä 74
Winchester
6. elokuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Had one night in Stockbridge on way to Woking for Alan to witness commissioning prior to a building hand over.
At Morn Hill site in Winchester to see some friends and have a bbq.
We had a great evening wth Syd, Jo, Chris, Joan, Graham and Vivien - and enjoyed a good catch up.
Boomtown being prepared over the road - we escaped before the music started on Wednesday morningLue lisää
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 8.8.2018
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Korkeus: 25 m
- Englanti Enfield Ponders End King George's Reservoir 51.655312, -0.00738451°39’19” N 0°0’27” W
Päivä 76
Lee Valley
8. elokuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We returned to Lee Valley for two events
We had tickets to see Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre on Thursday - the matinee performance which was a full house. It was every bit as good as we were expecting it to be great music, dance, rap and hip hop - a trail blazer which others are going to follow.
We also had Magnus' birthday party to attend in Walthamstow - a piratical affair which S and Em had put a lot of effort into - a great afternoon. All children old and young had a good time under mild sunshine.
On Sunday we looked after Jemima and Magnus for the day as S and Em enjoyed a day out together sans children. J and M were a delight and Magnus' energy boundless.
Grandpa and M built some lego that had been given to M for his birthday - both had a great time.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja Looks fab!! We are in the Stow for Alfie’s bday on 22sept. All good fun.
14.8.2018Vastaa
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 14.8.2018
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Korkeus: 11 m
- Englanti Redcar and Cleveland Yearby Yearby North 54.597865, -1.06756754°35’52” N 1°4’3” W
Päivä 82
Redcar
14. elokuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We travelled north to see Karens parents before going to Bishop Auckland on Friday where we are booked in to see Kynren.
Arrived late afternoon to a fantastic meal prepared by Margaret.
Overnight on the stray - looking directly at the sea - very continental.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja Big Adventure
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- 15.8.2018
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Korkeus: 55 m
- Englanti Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Saltburn-by-the-Sea 54.580359, -0.9810554°34’49” N 0°58’52” W
Päivä 83
Saltburn by the Sea
15. elokuuta 2018, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Spent the day with Karen's parents and family - had a mooch around Redcar - managed to resist a Pacittos ice cream but it wasn't easy.
Stayed overnght at Cat Nab at Saltburn - had our first take-out fish and chips since Tom and Lindsay's wedding many years ago (fish and chips in Blackpool which still lie heavy on the stomach) These were perfect however so we celebrated further by having a drink in The Ship - next to the beach as the heavens opened. Why on earth would you want to buy Sharpes beer (from Cornwall) up here - the best alternative was lager - how depressing is that in a centuries old pub.
Following day went to Dalton Park shopping mall - nuff said - except that a great deal of fruit was bought by D and M for the 2018 christmas cakes - yumLue lisää
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Matkaaja We’ve enjoyed a Pacittos on the front at Redcar too! So glad they’re still there.
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