The 2023 ‘big trip’ begins . . .
Saturday, 28 January, 2023 is day #1 of the ‘big roadtrip’ and we set off from Grangemill at 0900. First stop, Southampton, for lunch with… Read More »The 2023 ‘big trip’ begins . . .
January 2023
Final preparations for the big roadtrip, January 2023
Just a couple of days to go and there’s still lots to do! The van’s been for a full service, including repairs to the rear… Read More »Final preparations for the big roadtrip, January 2023
June-July 2019: Holland to the Swiss Alps
Our route from Holland to the Swiss Alps and back via the wedding party at Sury-aux-Bois, returning just in time for the East Coast OGA… Read More »June-July 2019: Holland to the Swiss Alps
Homeward bound: 15 – 22 July 2019
Waking after an excellent night’s sleep at the campsite in Arolla, we find it’s been snowing! There’s a dusting of snow on the roof of… Read More »Homeward bound: 15 – 22 July 2019
Arolla, Switzerland: 12 – 14 July, 2019
On the advice of the very helpful receptionist at the Grund campsite, we decide to take the van on the train under the Bernese Alps… Read More »Arolla, Switzerland: 12 – 14 July, 2019
Interlaken and the Eiger: 9 – 11 July, 2019
As we drive into Switzerland, we realise we’re probably on a motorway, so decide to pay for a vignette and use them if/when to make… Read More »Interlaken and the Eiger: 9 – 11 July, 2019
Planning a month away in the van: July 2019
It was 2019 when we last travelled outside the UK, due to a mixture of Covid lockdowns and not feeling ready to ‘brave’ the Brexit… Read More »Planning a month away in the van: July 2019