France 2018 – 2nd Aug – Ferry crossing from Poole to Jersey

Miles travelled today = 10Total Miles this Trip = 57 A crisp yet mild air greeted us as we put our few things back in the campervan. We are loading up ready for our ferry crossing from Poole to Jersey. After yesterdays fun it was time to start the journey for real. The clock on … Read more France 2018 – 2nd Aug – Ferry crossing from Poole to Jersey

France 2018 – 1st Aug – Wareham Wednesdays

wareham wednesdays

The highlight of today, will be Wareham Wednesdays, which we enjoy tonight. But until then, we have spent four hours today packing up Dibby, our campervan for our 2 week France Campervan road trip. A job that should have taken no more than two. But, when you have a 4-year-old “helping”……………….anyway. Day 1 doesn’t get … Read more France 2018 – 1st Aug – Wareham Wednesdays

A Day In Bruges – Enjoy the chocolate, it isn’t cheap!

Tomorrow we visit the the Bruges Christmas Market. Tonight, I curse you, Glenmorangie. It seemed like such a good idea. It was past midnight.  The buttons on my Tux trousers were on the verge of conceding. Unable to take the punishment of Afternoon Tea, plus a 3-course evening meal. All this washed down with a … Read more A Day In Bruges – Enjoy the chocolate, it isn’t cheap!

Afternoon Tea on the Ventura

Afternoon Tea on the Ventura

We indulge. It is simple as that. This isn’t lunch, or dinner. It is decadence at its finest. White tablecloths, choice of 12 different types of tea. Savouries that include Pancetta & Porcini Eclairs, sweets that include Mango and Sweet Saffron. Scones with Orange Blossom and Bee Pollen. My initial concern is how can we … Read more Afternoon Tea on the Ventura

Campervanning Cornwall Day 4 – More car trouble

So we woke up after the first night in out hired VW camper van, with the plan to see Cornwall in a campervan. Weather was better, in as much as it wasn’t raining. See how we fared on Day 1 It was off to the showers for a freshen up and then back for a … Read more Campervanning Cornwall Day 4 – More car trouble