Rather than take my usual Newhaven - Dieppe ferry across the Channel when heading south or west wards, I decided to save myself 138 miles by crossing … [Read more...]
Poland
My first visit was to Gdansk, the city at the root of the overthrow of communism in eastern Europe. Anna Walentynowicz was sacked from her job in the … [Read more...]
Estonia
Well, that was exciting. Off the ferry from Helsinki and straight into the Tallinn rush hour. Google Maps was giving me info that didn't correspond … [Read more...]
Belgium
Upon leaving Dunkerque I made my way to Ieper / Ypres (“Wipers” in WW1 Tommyspeak) where I found a parking space in the old railway yard. The weather … [Read more...]
Netherlands & Germany
On to Arnhem, the location of Operation Market Garden during World War Two which featured in the film, “A Bridge Too Far”. The bridge has since been … [Read more...]
Oradour-sur-Glane
After a night in the aires de camping car, I visited the Martyr's Village. The opening lines to the TV documentary, “The World At War” introduce the … [Read more...]
France and Spain 2016, 1; Normandy
I decided to take myself off for a little trip to Spain over Christmas and New Year. After looking at ferry fares, mileage and the cost of fuel I … [Read more...]
The Life Guards in Germany 1945-92
Following the end of hostilities in 1945 The Life Guards, the senior regiment of the British Army, were stationed in Goslar in the Harz region of … [Read more...]
Germany 2016, 5; Belsen and Hameln
Continued from page 4, Stölln and Luneberg Breakfast was needed and a drive into (and around) Munster found me outside Café Plüsch in … [Read more...]
Germany 2016, 3; Potsdam and Berlin
Continued from page 2, Goslar and the road to Berlin The following morning I drove on and was relieved to discover a public loo on Grossestrasse in … [Read more...]
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