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Today we planned to cross the Rhine on a ferry, cycle down the far bank of the river, then catch another ferry back across and cycle back to Braubach where we’re staying… a bike ride of 45 miles (72 kilometres). We wanted to visit a couple of pretty towns, including one with medieval wall, get... Continue Reading →
We had a lovely night’s sleep and, on waking, ate breakfast, tidied Bertie, paid the bill and set off for Germany. After we left, our first stop was Lidl. We couldn’t shop before we left home because, since Brexit, we can’t take dairy products, meat or fruit and veg into Europe. That said, we did... Continue Reading →
It’s been a long 24 hours with some ups and downs. John got away from work quickly for a change and was home by 3.45. He had a brew, put the bikes on the back of the van and changed, and we were ready to leave within the hour. The drive to Harwich was estimated... Continue Reading →
We couldn't decide where to stay tonight. We usually stay in an aire at Wissant but the last couple of times, its been really busy and weve only just squeezed in. The forecast was good though and we fancied a couple of hours on the beach so, after a few suggestions from people in a... Continue Reading →
We had breakfast and waved the others off on the train to Geneva, before getting into Bertie and driving for about 6 hours to a nice campervan aire we've stayed at before. The roads were busy but traffic moved well and, with a stop for the supermarket and petrol and another for lunch, we were... Continue Reading →
After a beautiful sunrise and another early start from the refuge, we were treated to lots of marmots and their young close to the path. They're so cute! The path wound its way up the valley getting higher and higher until we reached Col de La Seine and the Italian French border. On the way... Continue Reading →
We woke to news from the others. Their flight from Geneva to Manchester was delayed by a couple of hours so they wouldn't be here until after 3 o'clock, and we'd need to occupy ourselves until they arrived. The cloud had lifted and the sun was shining. It was great to be able to see... Continue Reading →
We had intended to a go for a walk today but it started raining at about 5 o'clock in the morning and was still drizzly at 8 o'clock. We couldn't see the lake or the mountains, which were just metres from the campervan! We had a cup of tea in bed and took our time... Continue Reading →
Today we've said goodbye to the others and left Guillestre for part 3 of our trip. We've moved from France to Switzerland via Italy, ready to meet 4 friends who fly out on Sunday for Tour du Mont Blanc, an 11-day trek around Western Europe's highest mountain. We packed the washing line, table and chairs,... Continue Reading →
Judith joined us for our hike today. We left the campsite just after 7.30 and drove for about 45 minutes up to Ailefroide (1507m) in the Ecrins National Park. The town was busy, with campers, climbers and walkers everywhere but, luckily, we found a good parking sport for Bertie. He's rather long so it can... Continue Reading →
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