Norte north is proving to be an absolute delight for us as we expected it might. The scenery is so varied and the coastal drives a real delight for us and Niki. We are in full summer season here now so it's peak prices for all the camp sites, but we have been lucky and have found both places to park and cheaper Aires. The weather has also been kind to us, with sun most days … [Read more...] about Norte North
The Lamb and the Wolf
Short story- the baby suckling lamb got eaten and the wolf remained hidden! Mon 04/07/16: Time to leave lovely Segovia with again a few more stops on the way out to see if we could get that magical picture of the viaduct that Segovia is famed for-but No not for us. We had decided not to go too far, but rather than straight to Valladolid to head for a small village on the … [Read more...] about The Lamb and the Wolf
“The Lady in a Van” 6 months on
July 8th 2016, 6 months on and amazed at how the time has flown as I am sure it has for you all. A sign of maturing years so I am told!. We have since April covered many miles or kilometres (I’m still not sure which one to work in and even less now we are non EU- but let’s not bring that one up!) We haven’t due to the very poor spring in Spain followed an absolute … [Read more...] about “The Lady in a Van” 6 months on
Big Country
Having left the coast we headed back inland and into middle country and big country- amazing huge vista's and landscapes that just stretch for miles and miles- stunning and intimidating, but with wonderful cities and towns along the way each with their own food and culture. We remain amazed and stunned by Spain it keeps on giving........ … [Read more...] about Big Country
On the Costa
We have been on the Costa's for a few weeks now whilst we have been fortunate to have both family and friends visit and stay, a treat for us both. Summer has begun here and the weather has finally taken the turn to match it with us both feeling the heat, something I have to say I thought we would be doing much earlier, but like the world over the weather is doing exactly what … [Read more...] about On the Costa
KEY JINX
After a very pleasant day cycled around the area of Santiago de la Ribera and an even more pleasurable evening with Auntie Francis and Stan where again we were treated to wonderful home cooked food and beautiful wines so drama unfolded as we made for home some 5k’s away. Rather than cycle back again to NiKi in the dark and it being slightly later than the previous … [Read more...] about KEY JINX
Full English
Tues 14/06/16: Both woke wondering whether Mick would ever make it back out of Spain, but after a quick chat with him he confirmed that he was booked out again on a morning flight which after a bit of a delay and a very near even further delay- where a ‘day trip’ passenger wished to get back of the plane Mick finally made it back to good old Blighty- with many fond … [Read more...] about Full English
Friends and Food
Time to leave Madrid, a truly lovely city where we had spent a lovely day with new friends made on this journey and then to make our way back towards Valencia and to spend a weekend with 6 of our friends from home. The first who have made the journey to come and visit us and share part of this adventure with us. Denia was our chosen resort with David finally getting to play … [Read more...] about Friends and Food