solo newbie from kent (1 Viewer)

camperlove

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My name is viv, and I am mostly based along the kent and east sussex coastline. I drive a fiat ducato mwb, but looking to upgrade to a lwb. Space is a bit limited now I travel with my dog.
I have been motor homing for about 17 years, but doing my first European trip, France, Spain, and Portugal, in a few weeks time, waiting on my dogs passport. Terribly stressed out at present with all the preparations, and reading up on what I need to survive. Hopefully meet you at some rallies when I return in a few months time.
 

Zigisla

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:welc:You will find this site invaluable. Just ask away on any subject you can think of.
 

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Hi viv, iam badly stressed out every day when iam not in the motorhome. We love our dogs too. steve and nade.

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Hello and welcome sounds like an exciting trip! Send us photos!
 

Huskydog

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welcome from yet another Kent member,:smiley:

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Hi and welcome. Enjoy your journey.

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Bertie Bassett

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:welc:. The best site for useful info, good luck on your trip.
 

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Welcome Viv - just tell us the bits that worry you and someone will be able to advise you!

One thing that may help your return journey planning is to know where you can find a vet for the pet passport treatment (at least 24 hours before check in and no more than 120 hours) - have a look at Keith Chesterfield's map here - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zTPBDq9Df4L4.kSm3eLuvVb2g
You download the vet list as a POI set for your satnav.
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Hi from East Sussex and :welc:

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Hi Viv and Welcome from Thebus (the bus) Phoebe (the dog) and Me (Sue)- I too am a solo traveller and felt a bit tense before sailing last Thurs. In the end apart from sorting the dog and making sure my Passport was okay I just went for it. Deciding to sort out any problems en route (including my total lack of French other than phrases like en route) Its been a bit up and down so far, but we have survived.

I am trying to update my blog at present so check it out in a day or so, but at present I am at Parc Verger trying to get my act together with free wi-fi and everyone speaking English ..... phew :)
 

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Hi Viv, I'm a fulltimer with pets too. Not been abroad, don't own a passport, but if you're back in the UK, feel free to meet up.
 

WynandJean

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Hello and welcome from West Midlands.



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Eve

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Hi Viv
Welcome,the only thing you have to remember is to keep the curb on your right,!!
I come from Kent also,down in Spain at the moment,the biggest thing for me personally is the loneliness, but that might be because I am not use to travelling by myself.

Any way as long as you have air de services books for France,Spain and Portugal, or a good camping book,what ever is your thing you will be alright,deep breaths you can do it!!!
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Hi Viv!

I will say the same thing I keep saying to this forum solo women travellers (well it does apply to solo men, but they must keep in mind I'm not offering anything else but friendship !!!), you are most welcome at my place, whether it is to rest in peace/security, or for a good and comforting chat (a drink does help;)). You won't see me a great deal during the working days, surely a tad more on week ends, but at least you can have nice walks with your dog, and enjoy the area. It is all free.

I can be your translator and help out if you have any prob during your trip across my country. Just tell me if you want my details.

Meanwhile forget about the worries, and just enjoy each minute, excitement is part of the journey!

Amicalement

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Hopefully meet you at some rallies when I return in a few months time.
You may well meet up with Funsters on your trip - hundreds seem to be off down south at present, and quite a few are solos. If you want to meet up with people tell them where you are, i.e. update your movements on this forum and you will be surprised how many are out there!!

Good luck!
 

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