In search of Sun, Sea and Sangria! (1 Viewer)

[Reallyretired]

Interestingly your photo looks like it was taken through glass.

BTW I lived in Uckfield for 30 years from birth, still only 20miles away in Eastbourne.

Wish we were heading that way soon, regretfully not till May.

Also went to school with a Robert Clark, son of the local photographer in the High Street. If thats you you've changed a bit.

 

[Anthea M]

That motorhome life certainly agrees with you both!!happy travels!!

 

[Robert Clark]

Interestingly your photo looks like it was taken through glass.

BTW I lived in Uckfield for 30 years from birth, still only 20miles away in Eastbourne.

Wish we were heading that way soon, regretfully not till May.

Also went to school with a Robert Clark, son of the local photographer in the High Street. If thats you you've changed a bit.

Sorry I'm not the same person

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[denisejoe]

Nice and sunny in France today walked along the sea front with jumper and shorts every body else had hats coats and scarf why the need to rush to Spain.

Joe

 

[Robert Clark]

why the need to rush to Spain.

Joe

Have already paid for tickets to the Alhambra on 8th Jan, and hoped to chill out on the coast for a few days beforehand - looking forward to getting my mankini on !

 

[Chockswahay]

looking forward to getting my mankini on !

NO PHOTOS !!

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[Chockswahay]

@Robert Clark Don't forget Cordoba too

(here's a little Alhambra starter for you)

Oh yeah, drive up to the Aire in Sierra Navada also

 

[alfandM]

A Great start to the New year,ENJOY and SAFE travels,Regards Alf and M

 

[Robert Clark]

@Robert Clark Don't forget Cordoba too

(here's a little Alhambra starter for you)

Oh yeah, drive up to the Aire in Sierra Navada also

Córdoba is on the list - thank you !

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[BILL 875]

Hi Rob,
We are crossing to Caen on the 6th Jan and heading towards Marbella no chance of seeing you on the way down but may see you around down there somewhere.

Regards
Bill and Lynne

 

[Judge Mental]

@Robert Clark ........

Right then! ............. if you two start all that 'ere we are having another meal selfie' caper I might just have to 'unwatch' this thread

Enjoy the trip, we might not be far behind you

A bit more interesting then your attempts at home/van baking me thinks

 

[gus-lopez]

Oh yeah, drive up to the Aire in Sierra Navada also

Very nice up there,like summer. Unfortunately there's no snow.

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[Chockswahay]

A bit more interesting then your attempts at home/van baking me thinks

I prefer to think of them as 'successes' as opposed to attempts however I do agree Roberts photos are always interesting

 

[scousebird]

I'm looking forward to all your non depressing smiley pics, they will help to keep me going through the winter. Have a great trip and enjoy all the foodand wine you have along the way.

 

[Robert Clark]

Have arrived in Canejan just south of Bordeaux (Campercontact 40224) The Aire is very pleasant, in a quiet residential area, with a dump station and space for 4 vans

We found a very nice looking restaurant within walking distance, however it's only open at weekends in the evening. So Mrs C is rustling up some meatballs and creamed sweet potatoes that she had brought along as part of our emergency rations.

Picked up what hopefully will be a great bottle of Bordeaux Red to accompany the meal, in the local supermarket.

Also picked up a couple of yummy custard slices as treat to have with our afternoon tea

Another long drive tomorrow should see us arriving in Spain, with another overnight stop in Burgos

Sorry no smiley pics today @scousebird, however there will be a double helping tomorrow!

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[Judge Mental]

My favorite french cake!

 

[Robert Clark]

My favorite french cake!

Not wishing to gloat - but the French are very good at making creme patisserie

 

[Chockswahay]

Weather looks good too

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[Robert Clark]

Weather looks good too

Weather is very pleasant - sunny 18deg
Equally as pleasant, we filled up with diesel at 97 cents per litre !

 

[Judge Mental]

Not wishing to gloat - but the French are very good at making creme patisserie

What you gloat! rest of family think vanilla slices disgusting......strudel still my no 1 though...

 

[Revolvor]

@Robert Clark - thanks for my Birthday wishes this morning! If you have not been there you MUST go to Alhambra in Granada. Enjoy your trip to Spain.
John

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[Robert Clark]

@Robert Clark you MUST go to Alhambra in Granada. Enjoy your trip to Spain.
John

Hi John
We've already got tickets booked for 8th Jan
Visiting the Alhambra has been on my bucket list for years and we never made it there when we lived in Spain, so are definitely going to see it this time

 

[Fenman]

Not too jealous at the moment.
We had lunch yesterday at the Wells Crab Café in Wekks Next the Sea after a lovley walk by the water in bright sunshine.
Mussels to start and they were as good as any I've had in France. Followed by gratin of dressed Cromer crab. Superb but far too much so we had the remains in a doggy bag. About to eat that with an avocado for tea.
I fear you will be beating that in the very near future.

 

[MitchandJenny]

Blimey it's a small world I renovated a place at Maresfield, Maresfield Manor that was around Twenty years ago it has a clock tower and a brass plaque with mine and the clock restorers name on inside the tower.

Yes ,very small world, I spent 2 years in maresfield 1973/74 doing a REME Artificers course at SEME Bordon Hants. Used to use the Chequers pub, happy days..

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[Chris]

Have a great time.

I first visited the Alhambra about 30 years ago and will never forget it.

I visited in the height of summer and the advice then was get there early.

Hopefully quieter at this time of year though.

 

[scousebird]

Sorry no smiley pics today @scousebird, however there will be a double helping tomorrow!

Will look forward to them

 

[Anthea M]

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Have arrived in Canejan just south of Bordeaux (Campercontact 40224) The Aire is very pleasant, in a quiet residential area, with a dump station and space for 4 vans

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We found a very nice looking restaurant within walking distance, however it's only open at weekends in the evening. So Mrs C is rustling up some meatballs and creamed sweet potatoes that she had brought along as part of our emergency rations.

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Picked up what hopefully will be a great bottle of Bordeaux Red to accompany the meal, in the local supermarket.

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Also picked up a couple of yummy custard slices as treat to have with our afternoon tea

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Another long drive tomorrow should see us arriving in Spain, with another overnight stop in Burgos

Sorry no smiley pics today @scousebird, however there will be a double helping tomorrow!

Loving the photos and Mrs C cooking ,but worried about the plug in the fancy dan sink drainer ! Don't let her start the washing up ! Looks like you are having a great time and a well earned bottle of wine! Cheers both of you!

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[Bertie Bassett]

Yes ,very small world, I spent 2 years in maresfield 1973/74 doing a REME Artificers course at SEME Bordon Hants. Used to use the Chequers pub, happy days..

Certainly is a small world between 72 and 76 we had a quarter down the road in Uckfield on Manor Park having refused a gopping quarter in the Shot. Never had such luxury and a really nice place to live.

 

[alfandM]

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Have arrived in Canejan just south of Bordeaux (Campercontact 40224) The Aire is very pleasant, in a quiet residential area, with a dump station and space for 4 vans

View attachment 87789

We found a very nice looking restaurant within walking distance, however it's only open at weekends in the evening. So Mrs C is rustling up some meatballs and creamed sweet potatoes that she had brought along as part of our emergency rations.

View attachment 87792

Picked up what hopefully will be a great bottle of Bordeaux Red to accompany the meal, in the local supermarket.

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Also picked up a couple of yummy custard slices as treat to have with our afternoon tea

View attachment 87793

Another long drive tomorrow should see us arriving in Spain, with another overnight stop in Burgos

Sorry no smiley pics today @scousebird, however there will be a double helping tomorrow!

A Great choice of wine,lovely, Alf and M

 

[Tincataylor]

Not wishing to gloat - but the French are very good at making creme patisserie

But not a patch on the Portuguese....................just saying..............

The Tincas

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