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
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And The Winner is…..
We would like to thank all those who entered and 'Liked', 'Followed' etc. The journey is more fun with your help and questions. So who won??? If the Video of the draw does not show for you, The winner of the CoPilot SatNav app is Heather Wood. !! Congratulations. We will be in contact to get your details. … [Read more...] about And The Winner is…..
Win a copy of CoPilot Caravan Satnav App. A Grey Gapper review
Before we set off in NiKi we visited the Camping and Caravanning Show at the NEC in October 2015. Like all people new to anything, we were like children in a candy store and bought many items for the forthcoming adventure. One of which was a Snooper Ventura S6800 Sat-Nav made especially for Caravanners and Motorhome owners. It has all the ASCI, Alan Rogers, … [Read more...] about Win a copy of CoPilot Caravan Satnav App. A Grey Gapper review
5 Months into the adventure today!
We are 5 months on the road today, and it is still an adventure with each day bringing something new. So what have we done? We have driven 6,300 miles. If you want to see the route, click here it is fully up to date. Cycled at least 1,200 kilometres Walked about 10 km a day on average. Used 1222 litres or just under 269 Imperial gallons of diesel. Total cost … [Read more...] about 5 Months into the adventure today!
Fresh Water, and Grey and Black Waste the topic of champions.
OK it may seem like the dullest subject in the world but if you are in a motorhome it is important, VERY important. For those of you in Ireland who think that paying for water is not on, get a grip and anyway you are really pay for the c**p to be taken away. So what is the story, our lovely Elddis Encore can carry 100 litres of water. Given that in the UK an … [Read more...] about Fresh Water, and Grey and Black Waste the topic of champions.
“The Lady in a Van” 3 Months On
April 8th 2016, 3 months ago to this day we were on our way to Portsmouth to catch the evening ferry to Santander to begin our year long adventure in a motorhome. So 3 months later what has life in a motorhome been like for me- The lady in an Elddis Encore 254. As we parked up to board the ferry that evening along with all the freight lorries and what seemed like every … [Read more...] about “The Lady in a Van” 3 Months On
Why Spain and why in a Motorhome?
A question we have been asked many times is why we chose Spain and why in a Motorhome? Well to be honest it just seemed like a good idea at the time, we had seen Rick Stein’s Spanish cookery tour and realised we really like Spanish food, we also wanted to experience one country, see it, taste it, live it. So Spain it was. So why in a motorhome? Just over ten years ago we … [Read more...] about Why Spain and why in a Motorhome?
Campsites, Aires or Freedom camping, to Aire or not to P-Aire that is the question.
Where you park your motorhome for the night is all part of life on the road, essentially there are three choices A campsite where you will have toilet and shower facilities and electric power available, plus the all-important fresh water and waste disposal. Approx cost per night so far. €24 An Aire these are provided by some towns and offer a place to park usually free … [Read more...] about Campsites, Aires or Freedom camping, to Aire or not to P-Aire that is the question.