EspagneBenavente42°0’6” N 5°39’40” W
24 mai 2018, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
On the N625 through the mountains. We decided to point the car towards Portugal rather than go to Santiago de Compostela because the weather forecast thunder. As it turned out it was a lovely day andEn savoir plus
PortugalTorre de Moncorvo41°10’26” N 7°3’7” W
25 mai 2018, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A nice drive on empty roads from the bumpy roads of Spain to the better roads of Portugal. The weather started dry, we stopped and put up the hood just before the rain started which was on and off andEn savoir plus
PortugalVale de Estacas39°14’30” N 8°41’37” W
26 mai 2018, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We arrived in this once proud stronghold of Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Visigoths, Moors then Christians after 210 miles of driving.
Well done Peter and little car.
Actually just picked Santarem as hasEn savoir plus
PortugalVale de Estacas39°14’30” N 8°41’38” W
26 mai 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The roads of England even the motorways have far too many pot holes even on the M25 and to much traffic when compared to the roads of France it is a real pleasure driving in the countryside. We avoidEn savoir plus
PortugalRibeiro da Luz37°5’12” N 8°43’59” W
28 mai 2018, Portugal ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
We have arrived at my friend Verners house in the Algarve after well over 1600 miles, the place has a high percentage of British as it is half term. It feels nice to be able to relax and not thinkEn savoir plus
Hi Peter. My name is David Greig. I am a member of the MG T Reg and met you in Flanders this year whilst on your way South. I have My TD on the Portsmouth/Bilbao ferry Sept 14th this year and intend returning to the UK by road following your route South in reverse.
Tim PittHi Peter/Mandy, Congratulations on your trouble free trip. No surprise to me with all the preparations and checks made by Peter before departure. I have stayed in your part of Portugal on many occasions, playing golf. (I know you don't approve!) There is a huge fish restaurant in Lagos, just down the road from Praia da Lux facing the waterfront. I cannot recall it's name but it is a converted fish market, mostly frequented by the locals so relatively good value and well worth a try during your stay.
PortugalIgreja de Santa Maria38°50’31” N 7°35’31” W 31 mai 2018, Portugal ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
After a few relaxing and totally enjoyable days with my friend Verner it is time to set off home via a different route.
We stopped at Silves and walked up to the pretty castle. I got talking to aEn savoir plus
Angel From BelgiumHi Peterken and Mandy, I really think after such a trip you both deserve a 5 stars! Hope you had a good night sleep for a next day of adventure :-)
EspagneEl Barco de Ávila40°21’38” N 5°31’39” W
2 juin 2018, Espagne ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
And the old driver wasn't too bad either!
I think we must have climbed at least 2,500ft in the rain with steaming roads ...good practice for the. Pyrenees.
N B This post is one day late as it coversEn savoir plus
EspagneEl Royo41°54’32” N 2°38’44” W
2 juin 2018, Espagne ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Tomorrow we reach the mountains, crossing near Pamplona not on main roads so it will be a challenge.
As I write we are experiencing a thunder storm so I hope it clears up overnight or we might stayEn savoir plus
FranceLauhibar43°9’51” N 1°14’39” W
3 juin 2018, France ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Happily nothing major to report.
There are only two fuses normally on the TC. It blew one of them a couple of days ago. The fuse was the one which by passed the ignition and feeds the ancillary itemsEn savoir plus
FranceLauhibar43°9’51” N 1°14’39” W
3 juin 2018, France ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Not as many miles as usual today because it was very twisty with many tight hair pin bends in the pyrenees. It started raining hard when we got about 3/4 way through so we stopped in a village andEn savoir plus
Loooks absolutely beautiful! Did you have your paints out, Amanda? Off to yoga this morning; we’all miss you. Sue xx