Saturday 28 July: Into Scotland
We were up early as usual and had packed everything way by about 7 am so we were out of Kendal before there was any traffic so we made good time even in the van. Soon we crossed the border to Scotla...
Friday 27 July: Kendal
Friday 27 July: Kendal Packed the bed away and surveyed our surroundings .. large sea front car park with lots of No Overnight stays signs .. too late we were gone and off to do Rosemary’s shopping ...
Thursday 26 July: Southport
Last day in the lab for a couple of weeks Had to endure one last day of commuting even though there was a strike before our trip mainly because I had a couple of chores to do which I had not been able...
A leap into the unknown
I have been talking about retirement and what I fancy doing for about 10 years, one option that has always been maybe getting a camping van and doing some travelling so here is the start of that plan....
Long weekend in Rome: Saturday 6 May 2017
We both slept reasonably well and as its Saturday there was no alarm set but still up and out by about 7 am Today is really busy the route to Vatican city is mobbed already as it would seem that the P...
Long weekend in Rome: Friday 5 May 2017
Not too bad a night’s sleep but my alarm did go off at 5 am UK time 6 am Rome time and we have to get up .. Breakfast is not until 7 so we do have a little time to snooze. Up shower and the other â€...
Long weekend in Rome : Thursday 4 May 2017
As I was not working today we had a lie in so got up and finished our packing. We are only taking one small bag less than 10 Kg…. yes its Ryan air from Standstead no frills and no baggage allowa...
Day 2: Saturday 20 Feb 2016:Iddesleigh to Plymouth
We were up very early again after what had been an almost sleepless night for Susan. We had the room over the bar and even I could hear almost every word. The bar was closed and quiet at about 2:3...