July, August and September, the absolute summer months in Spain and those months most dreaded by many for being the busiest, hottest and costly. Were they? Yes in answer to all 3. Did we manage? Yes of course and we like all the other months have thoroughly enjoyed them. For the best part the 2nd quarter of our trip passed relatively smoothly apart from a very poor Spring … [Read more...] about “The Lady in a Van” 3 quarters of the way in
Archives for 2016
More on mini disasters in a motorhome.
We for the past eight months on the road have had a blissful time on the road no problems really, but there have been some. Problems are part of being on the road long term, resolving them is part of the fun. Any doubts ask a fellow motorhomer, they will help. In February we had Karen’s electric bike being stolen in Malaga from outside the outside the Malaga tourist office. … [Read more...] about More on mini disasters in a motorhome.
Home Alone
Mon 26/09/16: Up and time to leave Dali’s car park and head on but not before finishing the lovely coastal walk we had started the day before. In true good Spanish fashion the 3 establishments in total that might have served us our morning coffee or indeed incoming Dali tourists some lunch were all shut on this fine Monday morning and so we held no hope for any refreshment at … [Read more...] about Home Alone
Simply The Best
As we hang around the coast north of Barcelona -simply the best and what is. Food wise this area hosts number one restaurant in the world, Culture wise we have Gaudi in Barcelona and now Mr Dali in Figueres for the art world. Plus some of the most stunning coast line as well. Spain-and motorhoming simply the best in so many ways.......... … [Read more...] about Simply The Best
Taking a Break
Mon 12/09/16: ‘We don’t like Mondays’ the song goes, but generally I have never minded them, Tuesday always being the ugh day for me. This Monday was one that I will remember certainly for the next 6 weeks while my wrist remains in plaster. Moving on from seeing friends in Barcelona we were on the hunt for a more suitable camp site near to Barcelona for the end of the month … [Read more...] about Taking a Break
On the beach to recovery
Thank you all for your kind wishes concerning Karens's arm, that after a four hour stretch in the hospital on Tuesday we found had been fractured. She now is in a cast for 5-6 weeks, so David will have to up his game. But Calella de Palaurugell has cheered her up no end, we have had a small series of minor disasters lately, more of them later but in the meantime a big thank … [Read more...] about On the beach to recovery
Daffy Duck (con arroz)
Mon 05/09/16: After our first night sleeping with the doors open (on camp site…such was the heat) we headed early back into Llieda and to the Peugeot garage where we were to get our wing mirror fixed thankfully. Arriving at the allotted time of 11 Allia informed us that the part hadn’t arrived … [Read more...] about Daffy Duck (con arroz)
Motorhome life can be dangerous you know.
After meeting friends and exploring Barcelona for a few days, we moved on the north of the city to another ASCI campsite. This is much better than the one near the airport we stayed at. But danger lurks even in the loveliest places. As David was parking the van under Karens's expert guidance. Suddenly a shriek and she disappeared from view in what is left of our mirror. … [Read more...] about Motorhome life can be dangerous you know.