Our adventures in Portugal, part 1
Porto Our first stop in Portugal is Porto located facing the Atlantic Ocean It is a historic and varied city, that has a warren of cobbled narrow streets. Famous for its port, which is still stored ...
Our first trip to Portugal
Only a few kilometres from Spain we cross the border into northern Portugal easily the most remote part of mainland Portugal, if not western Europe. ...
From scenic France, to Northern Spain
As we leave France for the time being and head towards the Spanish border. We are met with a roller coaster of scenery. At times the narrow winding road goes up and down through green mountain pines. ...
House sitting in the Hautes Pyrenees, France
On the outskirts of Boulogne sur Gesse is the village of Thermes-Magnoac where we are next due to house sit. It’s home to Rob, G and their 5 dogs, Gus, Guy, Gay, George and Jules. We pass through th...
Jewels of the Pyrenees
Once again we are on the move. My sidekick (sat nav) and I have been reunited but it’s not long before we are in trouble again!! Perhaps it’s me that needs to go back to England to be reb...
A month in the Haute Pyrenees
The Haute Pyrenees’s is where we have been house sitting for the last month. Situated along the French border with Spain its a vast area with mountains in the south whilst the north is a much flatte...
Motor Home Living July 9, 2018
When I started this blog, I wrote about a house being a home so why couldn’t a motorhome….well, it’s been nearly 3 months now and there have been a few teething problems. Motorhomes ...
Discovering the Dordogne, South West France July 1, 2018
It’s been an interesting few weeks, that as seem us travel through the Charente into the Perigord region before heading towards the Pyrenees, each department offering something different. The Pe...
Slip, sliding away in the mud, Occitanie region in southern France June 23, 2018
Since we have been in France the weather hasn’t been kind to us. We have had a few nice days but mostly it’s been severe storms and rain. I think Johns pleased I made him bring a coat now!...
The Tragedy Hour by Hour by Robert Hebras
Robert was one of the survivors from Laudys barn. After many years of silence, he gives an hour by hour account for 8 am in the morning. Robert was 19yrs when it happened his life collapsed in a few s...
Oradour-Sur-Glane, A Tragic Story June 18, 2018
Oradour-Sur-Glane is a village and memorial site northwest of Limoges. I first became aware of the site whilst searching for interesting places to visit in France. I have never really been interested ...
Time to catch up with these blogs June 18, 2018
I thought I would write about my experience of trying to do this blog so far. People blog about lots of different things and travel blogs are very common whether it be Europe or worldwide. I st...
Better early than late in Ruffec, Charente June 12, 2018
This morning we leave St Jean d Angely to start our next house sit near Ruffec. Ruffec is situated in the Charente area of France. The Charentaise slipper is a traditional product of the area. it wa...
Further South, Charente-Maritime May 26, 2018
So, after the events of the last 48hrs, we found ourselves leaving what was meant to be our new ‘home’ for the next two and half weeks. It’s such a shame really, it’s location is stunning the ...
The Silent Witness By Kerry Fisher
I really enjoyed this book, it is the story of two women who are second wives of two brothers in an Italian family. This novel explores the psychological issues of second marriages, and the hardships ...
All The Aires France North / South
France has nearly 3000 municipally provided Motorhome parking areas, most provide fresh water and waste water facilities. So the objective of this guide is spot on, a list of all the aires (motorhom...
Tonight’s News, Mayenne, Pays De La Loire- May 11, 2018
Tonight’s news I have really debated whether to write this post about our second house sit, but then I thought it’s important that everyone knows the responsibility that comes with house s...
Aurevior England, Bonjour Dieppe May 7, 2018
Newhaven to Dieppe is a four hour ferry crossing and its a clear sunny day, so the sea is calm. We find our way up to deck six and look for a seat near plug sockets to charge our phones. It’s not ...
No Place To Park, England- April 30, 2018
Bath is our next stop off and we find a large park and ride in Lansdowne road which we can stay in overnight. The bus ride into Bath centre is about 15 minutes and costs £6 for the two of us that inc...
Next Stop Cardiff – “Tha’s Lush, That Is” – April 23, 2018
It’s late Monday afternoon when we finally leave West Malling and it’s a strange feeling to think it will be a while before we return to Kent. We are heading down to see Chay, our son for a few da...
Five miles down the road – April 18, 2018
We know what your all thinking “ we’re going travelling” they said, and yes shortly we will be venturing further afield but for the last two weeks we have been staying at The Startled Saint in W...
Packing Up – April 15, 2018
It’s less than 3 months since we decided the time was right for us to undertake this new adventure, but thinking, and planning is a bit different to actually doing it! Since then we have given up wo...- 4 of 4
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