NiKi our lovely motorhome Has gas central heating, it works really well allowing for both hot water and a snug home. The gas also operates the fridge when we are not connected to the mains and lastly we have a gas hob and oven. So gas is vital for a happy home. So gas is vital for a happy motorhoming experience. What are the options? If you are going to travel only in … [Read more...] about Gappers on Motorhome Gas
Seville, a jewel of Spain and Jerez, producer of some of the world’s finest wines.
So what have the Gappers been up to this week? As you know we moved to Seville, and we have only one recommendation if you have never been here, go. Karen will be covering the food side of our stay and for a change, I will let the pictures paint you a picture. We would love feedback from you. We have been asked to make the posts shorter and more regular, and … [Read more...] about Seville, a jewel of Spain and Jerez, producer of some of the world’s finest wines.
Carnival 2016
After our very quick visit to Esepona we revisited Bolonia as the Roman ruins we could not see were open. So below is a selection of photos of the site. Carnival Cadiz 2016 After this we returned to Vejer to regroup before heading to Cadiz for ‘Carnival’, all we knew before we went, was it was the largest ‘Carnival’ in Spain, and Eva our host in … [Read more...] about Carnival 2016
Schools Out
Schools out So after two weeks at school attempting to learn some Spanish, we have found that in life nothing changes, it takes time and effort to learn a language. Our school La Janda (remember the J is a H in Spanish) was wonderful, with very helpful staff and we had a great teacher in Manuela. We were lucky enough to have her all to ourselves for the two … [Read more...] about Schools Out
On the road the practicalities.
So after years of planning this motorhome adventure we are now on the road, with only 1 month’s lifetime motorhoming experience and that was over 10 years ago, this is a whole new ball game. We are lucky enough to be in a new Elddis Encore 254, which has a fixed bed which has proved marvellous, the motorhome is very well finished and drives like a dream. That said going away in … [Read more...] about On the road the practicalities.
Spain and ………………………………………….Rain!
After a few more sad and tearful farewells (mainly on Karen’s part) plus our last UK Indian we headed off to Portsmouth and the 24 hour crossing to Santander stopping en route to weigh Niki and also to say goodbye to Dot or Dorothy as she so liked to be called (Karen’s Mum, in a very bleak cemetery, but with Big Grandad and Big Nanny as we called them, Dots Mum and Dad and also … [Read more...] about Spain and ………………………………………….Rain!
Ok happy new year
So a week has gone by and the moving and packing up keeps going. We have had a few issues. Boiler breaking down was an annoyance. But NiKi has been out for a few test drives, with no mishaps. We also have both had bad colds that made us a little grumpy, David more than Karen. But Christmas we were treated to stunning feast at Karen's brother's Sheila played a … [Read more...] about Ok happy new year
Happy Christmas from the Grey Gappers
So we have finished work and we are exactly two weeks before we head off on our adventure. So so a visit to the van Christmas Day and have a little glass of champagne with NiKi. To all our friends new and old we wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year. Let the journey begin. … [Read more...] about Happy Christmas from the Grey Gappers