Graham and Jane
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Have a great trip. Following you with great interest.
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Are you yet? you need to get a move on....resturants are calling.
Lets hear a bit more about your van? and its abilitly to do the kind of dash style motorhomeing you do,
I ask this as Im considering changing our m/h, I did think bigger probibly tag 8+mts but now Im not sure and as you seem to tour a great deal your experances may help me out
Lets hear a bit more about your van? and its abilitly to do the kind of dash style motorhomeing you do,
I ask this as Im considering changing our m/h, I did think bigger probibly tag 8+mts but now Im not sure and as you seem to tour a great deal your experances may help me out
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Hang on - this is meant to be a food and drink tour, not Top Gear!
You're being very demanding for someone who's meant to be ' resting '
You pop along and put your feet up like the doctor ordered and I'll see what I can come up with later.
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Great trip Jim wherever you decide in the end!
Looking relaxed!!
Have fun and safe travels,regards AlfandM
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We've arrived in Spain and are staying at a free aire in the town of Briviesca
The aire is close to the town and right next to the bull ring
We stopped en route for essential supplies, and enjoyed a late lunch of French cheese when we arrived
Which was accompanied by a rather nice bottle of Medoc from Bordeaux, which was priced at only €7.50
After a little siesta we walked into Briviesca and enjoyed a stroll round the old town. Amongst the concrete facades of the new buildings there are glimpses of an older town, which dates from the 14th Century
As I write, we're sat in the main square sipping Cuba Libre, watching the world go by.
We have a little personal celebration to toast today. Our youngest son has announced that he is getting married in August to the love of his life, so we're off to the Philippines (his fiancé is Filippina)
Our son is a single parent to two wonderful children, and to see him settled is a relief. Mrs C has been a great stand in mum since our grandchildrens own mother left them a couple of years ago - it will do then good to have a full time mum.
Not sure we can get to the Philippines in the van, so we'll have to 'slum it' and catch a plane.
To say Mrs C is pleased is the understatement of the year. But suddenly there is a massive dilemma - what to wear?
Tomorrow we head South in search of a Spanish culinary treat!
The aire is close to the town and right next to the bull ring
We stopped en route for essential supplies, and enjoyed a late lunch of French cheese when we arrived
Which was accompanied by a rather nice bottle of Medoc from Bordeaux, which was priced at only €7.50
After a little siesta we walked into Briviesca and enjoyed a stroll round the old town. Amongst the concrete facades of the new buildings there are glimpses of an older town, which dates from the 14th Century
As I write, we're sat in the main square sipping Cuba Libre, watching the world go by.
We have a little personal celebration to toast today. Our youngest son has announced that he is getting married in August to the love of his life, so we're off to the Philippines (his fiancé is Filippina)
Our son is a single parent to two wonderful children, and to see him settled is a relief. Mrs C has been a great stand in mum since our grandchildrens own mother left them a couple of years ago - it will do then good to have a full time mum.
Not sure we can get to the Philippines in the van, so we'll have to 'slum it' and catch a plane.
To say Mrs C is pleased is the understatement of the year. But suddenly there is a massive dilemma - what to wear?
Tomorrow we head South in search of a Spanish culinary treat!
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Congratulations to your son (and children) 
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Ok - in my best Jeremy Clarkson style.
We've had our van 'pimped' so suit our semi nomadic lifestyle.
We're not lovers of campsites. We love wild camping - but we love our luxuries too. Power on the move is important to us as I love Nespresso Coffee and Mrs C likes her hair 'just so' which can only be achieved with daily blow dries. We've achieved this by fitting 4 leisure batteries and a 2000 watt inverter, which means that we have the benefit of mains electricity wherever we are.
Got to end here as Mrs C is getting agitated - more tomorrow !
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She settled down again - I bought her another Cuba LibreLovely pictures and info as usual thanks . Congratulations to your son and your lovely grandchildren.
Mrs C never looks like she would ever get agitated, much to smilie!
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Parked next to this baby
Sex on wheels ?
Sex on wheels ?
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thanks @Robert Clark SON very informative keep it up....
big congrates on the wedding...I hope the Mrs is getting a Hat or 3 whilst youor away
big congrates on the wedding...I hope the Mrs is getting a Hat or 3 whilst youor away
If not hats a handbag or two I'm sure!!!
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It's not the hats I'm worried about its the outfits in assorted colours, with matching shoes in various heights and accompanying handbags and other suitably expensive accessories.
Living 'over the brush' seems a much more sensible alternative to getting married in my humble opinion.
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We stayed on that aire in May en route from Tavira to La Baule but arrived late and the weather wasn't so good so we never got to explore the town but it looked interesting. It was a Friday night when we were there and only one other unit on, we thought that we may have a problem as early in the evening a few cars arrived with some local youths having a spliff or two but things soon quietened down and we had a peaceful night. Very convenient stopover we will use it again.
If you do decide to stop at Zamora on you r travels I can highly recommend Campercontact 40425 on the opposite bank of the river, no facilities, just a car park and it did get busy in the evening as it is next to a waterside park and cafe bar but we had no problems.
We had one of the best €10 lunchtime Menu del Dias ever in 'Restaurante el Manojo' which is just over the old bridge, now closed to traffic, in Plaza de Santa Lucia. Restaurant quality food at rock bottom price
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Thanks - we're stopping there on the way back.We stayed on that aire in May en route from Tavira to La Baule but arrived late and the weather wasn't so good so we never got to explore the town but it looked interesting. It was a Friday night when we were there and only one other unit on, we thought that we may have a problem as early in the evening a few cars arrived with some local youths having a spliff or two but things soon quietened down and we had a peaceful night. Very convenient stopover we will use it again.
If you do decide to stop at Zamora on you r travels I can highly recommend Campercontact 40425 on the opposite bank of the river, no facilities, just a car park and it did get busy in the evening as it is next to a waterside park and cafe bar but we had no problems.
We had one of the best €10 lunchtime Menu del Dias ever in 'Restaurante el Manojo' which is just over the old bridge, now closed to traffic, in Plaza de Santa Lucia. Restaurant quality food at rock bottom price
Any wild camping suggestions in the Douro valley?
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Sorry only ever stopped on coastal sites up North but will be watching your travels with interest
Meant to put a pic in the last post
We will undoubtedly return
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For @SC 05 OUT
One thing that's really important when travelling long distances is comfort.
In our old Bessie we only had standard van seats and after a couple of hours driving my bum was numb and my back was stiff.
Our new van is fitted with rather nice Aguti seats, which have great lumbar support and are comfortable and leave you feeling relaxed, even after a long drive
One thing that's really important when travelling long distances is comfort.
In our old Bessie we only had standard van seats and after a couple of hours driving my bum was numb and my back was stiff.
Our new van is fitted with rather nice Aguti seats, which have great lumbar support and are comfortable and leave you feeling relaxed, even after a long drive
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What lovely old timer
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Once again @Robert Clark & Mrs C (The Boss ), thanks for taking the time and effort to blog your travels.
Smashing stuff.
Stay safe,
Jock & Rita.
), thanks for taking the time and effort to blog your travels.Smashing stuff.
Stay safe,
Jock & Rita.
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Took a closer look this morning before we left. It was in mint condition on the outside - owned by a wealthy German I expectWhat lovely old timer
Ref Zamora there are 2 Aires/carparks on campingcars info we stayed in the other one #9965 not the one mentioned above which looks like its been cleaned up since we looked at it.
Forgot to mention a great free spot just NW of Macedo de Cavaleiros at the reservoir public bathing area. Services at the swimming pool in town if u need them
Forgot to mention a great free spot just NW of Macedo de Cavaleiros at the reservoir public bathing area. Services at the swimming pool in town if u need them
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It's been a beautiful day!
We travelled across Castilla y Leon to the town of Ponferrada.
We're staying at the Free Aire (Campercontact 19456) with its stunning views of the forests and mountains in the distance.
For the history buffs - Ponferrada has an impressive Templar Castle and many beautiful old buildings
Ponferrada is on the pilgrim route to Satiago de Compostela and seems to be busy with passing tourists.
For the 'foodies' we found a little piece of paradise at lunchtime today.
We ordered the local speciality of suckling lamb - roasted in a wood fired oven. Served with rosemary potatoes and salad.
It was served with a carafe of local red wine which complemented the meat wonderfully.
For desert I could not resist the home made cheesecake, which was served with a fresh berry compote.
We headed back to the van for espresso's and snifters, which we enjoyed sat in the shade of our awning, enjoying the scenery.
Tomorrow we head across the border into Portugal
Can you guess the lunchtime bill?
We travelled across Castilla y Leon to the town of Ponferrada.
We're staying at the Free Aire (Campercontact 19456) with its stunning views of the forests and mountains in the distance.
For the history buffs - Ponferrada has an impressive Templar Castle and many beautiful old buildings
Ponferrada is on the pilgrim route to Satiago de Compostela and seems to be busy with passing tourists.
For the 'foodies' we found a little piece of paradise at lunchtime today.
We ordered the local speciality of suckling lamb - roasted in a wood fired oven. Served with rosemary potatoes and salad.
It was served with a carafe of local red wine which complemented the meat wonderfully.
For desert I could not resist the home made cheesecake, which was served with a fresh berry compote.
We headed back to the van for espresso's and snifters, which we enjoyed sat in the shade of our awning, enjoying the scenery.
Tomorrow we head across the border into Portugal
Can you guess the lunchtime bill?
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One of my favourite 'toys' on our van is the E&P levelling jacks.
Great when you're visiting lots of places and don't want the hassle of ramps.
Within a minute of arriving on site, your van is perfectly level.
One of my favourite 'toys' on our van is the E&P levelling jacks.
Great when you're visiting lots of places and don't want the hassle of ramps.
Within a minute of arriving on site, your van is perfectly level.
Lovely photos Robert and Mrs C! What a blue sky!
Aire looks lovely and so does the meal I guess €32 is that way out?!
Enjoy your snifters! I presume that's a liqueur and not something else!!
Aire looks lovely and so does the meal I guess €32 is that way out?!
Enjoy your snifters! I presume that's a liqueur and not something else!!
Phil read the thread on the levellers ,the boys were all so excited!!!
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