Travels with Fufu, our motorhome
Friday 11th April 2025 In a complete contrast to yesterday's clear blue skies and 34 degree temperatures, today started overcast and cool, then as we set off further south, it began to rain. As we progressed, we passed through heavier patches and it did not actually stop until we reached our destination for the night, …
Thursday 10th April 2025 The Journey: After doing a little shopping in Torre do Moncorvo, we headed east along the N221 and then south taking a very scenic route towards our destination for the evening, Almeida. Along the way, we passed through Freixo De Espada à Cinta, which we viewed from a distance before driving …
Wednesday 9th April 2025 We decided to temporarily part company with Jeeves, Michelle and Layla and head south west towards a small, picturesque town, Torre de Moncorvo which has an off-road cycle/footpath on the course of an old railway. We had read good reviews of the path, the Ecopista do Sabor. As we travelled towards …
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Tuesday 8th April 2025 Today, we have taken the scenic route to a small town right next to the Spanish border, Miranda do Douro. On our way, we took time to stop and explore the area around a high bridge over a mountain stream which had carved a deep valley. Alongside the road, just before …
Monday 7th April 2025 After doing some grocery shopping in the local supermarket, we headed south west towards Portugal and our next overnight stay at Bragança Castle. The route was mainly via motorway, but we took a diversion near to the Spain/Portugal border to take in some of the more scenic views. The motorhome aire …
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th April 2025 So another adventure begins. This time, we are travelling on the ferry directly to Spain, which takes nearly 36 hours. Two overnights and a full day. The Marina at Port Solent After driving down to Portsmouth, we had a break at Port Solent, which caters for motorhomes. It …
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Thursday 20th - Monday 24th March 2025 We are staying on the Camping and Caravanning Club site at Delamere Forest, as part of the CCC Photo Group meeting being held there. Our thanks to Ian and Sue for stewarding the meet and making everyone feel welcome. Thursday 20th - Friday 21 March After setting up …
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th March 2025 We had an unexpectedly free weekend, so decided to visit St Michael's-on-Wyre, staying with the Ribblesdale British Caravanners Club, which is a section of the Camping and Caravanning Club. They were holding their AGM at Turnover Hall Farm and Caravan Site and they allowed us to piggy-back onto …
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Friday 7th to Sunday 9th February 2025 We took our motorhome, Fufu, for a couple of nights away in the Welsh border town of Chirk, staying at the Lady Margaret's Caravan and Motorhome Club site. The site has recently been refurbished and is impressively finished with excellent facilities. There is plenty of room on a …
Tuesday 31st December 2024 Market Drayton is the second location of our brief New Year get-away with our motor-homing pals, Jeeves, Michelle and Layla the Cockapoo. Our venue is Orchard Farm, a small and pleasant site, but which is a good 30-40 minutes walk from the town. The Kings Arms, one of many old pubs …
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"See-u-Later" 