See ya later
December 1, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌨 0 °C
6 months ago we decided to go to Spain for a couple of weeks during winter. In the last 6 months John has finished full time work and started freelancing and Benji has shut shop for the winter andRead more
First night in France!
December 1, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
First night in the EU! We’ve parked up for the night, warmed up the van and had our dinner. Feels good to finally be on the trip we’ve been planning for 6 months!
Shame it’s so cold outside butRead more
Troyes
December 3, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Spent most of the day in Troyes, Champagne today, it's got a beautiful town centre with some really amazing churches and cathedrals. They have Xmas decorations everywhere and even music playingRead more
Baraluc des Bain
December 6, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
After a bit of messing around trying to find a parking spot we've ended up in the small town of Baraluc des Bain. Nice little place though it felt like we weren't there at the right time of year!
HadRead more
The Mediterranean Sea!
December 7, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We made it to the med! Found a great spot next to the beach near Saintes Maries de la Mer. Had some lovely croissants and walked around the beautiful little town! Shame about the weather but we coped!Read more
Marseille
December 9, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Spent some time in marseille today, what a beautiful city!
Definitely got our cardio in today with all those bloody hills but was worth it for the views and the food!
Was a fleeting trip at best cosRead more
Nearly in Spain! 🇪🇸
December 10, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We've stopped for the night not far from the Spanish border in a beautiful area, sadly it was getting too dark to take many photos but I'm sure they'll be time in the morning.
Once we've packed up inRead more
We're in Spain!
December 11, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Dec 13–14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We found a lovely little town with bouldering nearby, so we decided to stay for a night. Joey enjoyed the Christmas decorations.
Tossa del Mar
December 15, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We spent a night in Tossa del Mar, where we had questionable "German pizza." the next day, we found the Roman Villa Ametllers de Tossa, complete with mosaics and underfloor heating.
Jus' Drivin'
December 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Some beautiful mountains on the drive north of Barcelona.
Peñiscola
Dec 18–19, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Went to Miami Beach today! Then, a day of walking around the citadel of Peñiscola.
Gorafe Dolmens
December 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Today, we visited a valley full of over 300 Dolmens (ancient burial chambers c. 3,500 B.C.). It's amazing to see civilisation has been here for thousands of years. We then drove down the steep roadsRead more
Playa de las Palmeras
December 22, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Spent a lovely night next to the beach and swam the next morning.
Granada
December 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We spent a night on the outskirts of Granada and explored the city.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We spent Christmas in a nice parking spot outside Málaga near Playa Peñon del Cuervo.
Seville
December 28, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A stunning city with extraordinary architecture.
Gibraltar
Dec 30–Jan 1, 2024 in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is an extraordinary feature of the landscape. It's a shame the experience there doesn't quite match. We had a lovely-ish walk through the national park where we saw the Macaques.Read more
El Puerto del Santa Maria
Dec 31–Jan 1, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
After spending a night here earlier in the week, we decided to return for New Year Eve to watch the fireworks on Cadiz. Unfortunately we couldn't see any, oh well.
Cádiz
January 1, 2024 in Spain
We spent the day exploring Cádiz which was nice, in places.
El Castillo de las Guardas
January 6, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Went inland for a few days and found a lovely little town in the mountains. The next day we were woken up by a brass "band" and carnival to celebrate the day the three kings handed out sweets toRead more
Monesterio
Jan 7–8, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Dem stalks luv nesting in church towers.
Jerez de los Caballeros
Jan 8–9, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
What an amazing town. Most of it is behind the Medieval City walls; the original walls and even the amphitheatre still exist. One of the most beautiful places we've been to yet. We explored in theRead more
We have a cat!
January 12, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We got a cat today. And then it left.
Go for it! [Dorothy]