25 September Unable to find one locally, I ordered a new collapsible water carrier for collection from the post office in Thurso, the existing one … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 4
21 September The morning broke Shetland / Orkney / Far North of Scotland normal. It was raining. I phoned the Swannay Brewery only to be told that … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 3
10 September The ferry arrived in Lerwick at about 07:45. If one wishes, the vehicle can be disembarked and the driver return on board to breakfast. … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 2
5 September There was a brilliant sunrise over Scapa Flow, a huge natural harbour providing shelter for the largest ships afloat. I discovered … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 1
1 September After driving from Somerset I was in need of diesel by the time I got to Perth. It was also convenient as I planned to leave the A9 and … [Read more...]
France and Spain 2016; 5; S.W. Spain and home
Continued from, To The Rock Leaving Gib I drove along the coast road through Algeciras past the southernmost point of Spain, Tarifa, and skirting the … [Read more...]
Germany 2016, 6; Herford and Home
Continued from page 5, Belsen and Hameln Both car and driver were in need of fuel so I went in search and was delighted to find a petrol station in … [Read more...]
Germany 2016, 4; Stölln and Luneberg
Continued from page 3, Potsdam and Berlin A few minutes after leaving my camp site I drove in to a very small village called Stölln and was … [Read more...]
Sussex 2016
The last time I visited Hastings was on a day trip by train in 1993 so I thought it was about time to take a look around the area. It was a good … [Read more...]
Tintern Abbey
Driving from the Welsh Marches to Somerset the A466 Monmouth to Chepstow road is a pleasant run and offers a break at Tintern Abbey. Apart from the … [Read more...]
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