On our way to Portsmouth
May 8, 2024 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Good journey down to Portsmouth. Stopping the night at Port Solent a lovely new marina with plenty of bars and restaurants. Our first walk of the holiday!
Historic dockyards
May 9, 2024 in England ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Had a great day at Portsmouth round the dockyard. Had a tour around the Alliance submarine, climbed aboard the Victory and the Warrior, and visited the Mary Rose before embarking the ferry to Spain.Read more
Ferry crossing
May 10, 2024, Bay of Biscay ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A very flat and calm crossing, sitting on deck in the sun, reading and watching dolphins . Listening to a young Irish singing in the evening who was excellent and...........actually slept OK with noRead more
Disembark and Llanes
May 11, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Up early to vacate our room. No problem at customs . Driving the coastline stopping at beaches on the way. Stopped at llanes a small very Spanish town with other campers and walked into the centre toRead more
Walking the coastline
May 12, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After filling up with some water from the medieval fountain we carried on along the coastline, doing several walks and having lunch on cliff top. Meeting a lot of walkers doing the Camino de SantiagoRead more
Lots of walking
May 14, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Couple of days stopping off and walking the coastline paths and finding quiet bays. The sea has gone from flat calm to surfing waves so no hope for my fish dinner from fisherman Mark!
Our place for the night
May 15, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Beautiful place for a night, just us!
Thermal baths
May 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Now inland travelling through mountains and staying at Ourense a famous thermal spring town. Had a relaxing day in the thermal baths guaranteed to roll back the years!
Roman ruins
May 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Afternoon round a reservoir and walk to some roman ruins
Riverside and cycling
May 18, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Couple of days driving through Peneda Geres mountains and seeing the waterfalls (unfortunately nowhere to stop) onto a riverside stopover and a cycle ride. Disturbed 7 storks. They are nesting on theRead more
Portugal beaches
May 19, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Watching the kite surfers....Lyn would like this then onto a quieter beach and Mark tried a spot of fishing. Unfortunately no supper! Can you spot mark?
Mountains and scenic drive
May 21, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After watching the weather and seeing the rain for next few days in Portugal we decided to make our way back to southern Spain through the mountains and stopping off for coffees and lunch. TordesillesRead more
Albarracin
May 22, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
One of most beautiful places I've been.
Sun, rocks and fishing
May 23, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Happened to follow the same route we visited two years ago with our friends. Reservoir noticeably depleted! And lovely to be back at the beach.
L'Ampolla
May 24, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Walking round L'Ampolla today one of our favourite towns, and a quick fish off the rocks. Not the same without our friends 😜 Spanish lunch with 3 meat/fish courses and a dessert and, of courseRead more
Campsite
May 26, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Decided to rest and relax and enjoy the beautiful weather so stopped off at this gem of a campsite. Started well...... the receptionist declined our discount card at €25 a night but insisted onRead more
Campsite 2
May 27, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Cycling, walking and swimming so not really relaxing. Watching paddle board race, the sea was so calm! Martini's this morning followed by lunch out.
Roman ruins
May 28, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
A day at l'escarla greek and roman ruins before returning to France.
Tarn river
May 29, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Coast road a night on the Tarn river
Friends
June 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Last few days catching up with friends who live in france, Haute Vienne and Normandy with a stopover in between on the river le loir with a sneaky fish. Great time and dinner with bothRead more
Merville Franceville
June 3, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Arrived at campsite for our final 4 days for the 80th celebration of the d day landings. Just got set up and aircraft flew over. Hercules and Dakota. We are right on beach , lovely.
Merville batteries
June 4, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Cycled to the Merville batteries, the German stronghold which were an important capture prior to the d day landings. Then we cycled through a nature reserve and back to camp. Planes flying over again.
DDay beaches
June 5, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Day out in the campervan along the beaches. Just got to the british normandy memorial in time to see it close for rehearsal for tomorrow . Will try and visit Friday. Great atmosphere through theRead more
Merville franceville plage
June 6, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Cycled into town to the boulangerie for our baguettes and was pleased to find a french food market. But ended up buying Moroccan food and paella! Sunny day so walk on beach later after watching moreRead more
British normandy memorial
June 7, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Last day before our rearranged ferry home. A visit to the marvellous British normandy memorial to pay our respects.
TravelerHave a great time xxx