Day 20 - Visit to the cemetery
October 25, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Some work in the morning then in afternoon a short bike ride to the cemetery. Waiting in now for the delivery of the sofa bed. It eventually arrived by 1700 which was in the first hour of the deliveryRead more
Day 21
October 26, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Morning visit to supermarket - Spain really is a “ham heaven”
Day 21 - Mar Menor
October 26, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Afternoon visit to Mar Menor - Lo Pagan and Pilar de La Horadada. Very quiet - not that many people about.
Day 22 - Ikea visit
October 27, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Set off early to arrive at IKEA Murcia as it opened at 10:00. Took an hour to get there cross country. Bought a table and 4 chairs which we put together in the late afternoon. Lunch was at the EmeraldRead more
Day 23 - in search of the salt lake
October 28, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Afternoon cycle trip to the south-west edge of the salt lake - tried in 3 places but couldn’t quite get to it - either too muddy out the path fizzled out.
Day 24 - playa flamenca
October 29, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Cloudy start to day but sun came out in the afternoon so we cycled over to playa flamenca for some Sangria
Day 25 - Cartagena part 1
October 30, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Dull day so drove to Cartagena - this humongous ship over 300m long and weighing 132,500 tonnes was in dock. There was a car show in progress - see next footprints.
Day 25 - Cartagena part 2
October 30, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Some interesting cars
Day 25 - Cartagena part 3
October 30, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
The old Mercedes cars
Day 26 - market - churros - lake
October 31, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Sunday morning market to buy some stuff to bring home e.g. Olives. Had a portion of churros. After that went for a walk by the La Mata salt lake. Very hot - 29C
Day 27 - last full day
November 1, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Cloudy morning but brightened up by lunchtime then quite hot and humid (27C). Bank holiday (All Saints) so shops were shut. Had lunch at the Irish bar. Afternoon spent sorting out the flat. EveningRead more
Day 28 - drive to Girona
November 2, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Up at 0745 and left at 0920 for the 420 mile drive to Girona. Easy trip, arrived around 1600. Checked into the hotel which is spectacularly good considering its cost. The chap who checked in before usRead more
Day 29 - drive from Girona to Orleans
November 3, 2021 in France ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
500 mile drive-fabulous motorway from med coast through Massif Central to Orleans. Finally got to go over the Millau Viaduct 17 years after it opened
Day 29 - hotel
November 3, 2021 in France ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
Staying in the stables of the chateau du rollin - very nice
Day 29 - meal
November 3, 2021 in France ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
Lovely “fine dining” meal at Cote Saveurs restaurant near the chateau hotel
Day 30 - last leg
November 4, 2021 in France ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Up at 730 for relaxed drive to Calais stopping for breakfast and lunch. Hassle-free trip - arrived home 1725
