We had booked a week at a place called Sol Andulucia and enjoyed it so much we stayed for two such is our busy schedule. Had some very intersting times on Spanish roads are there any rules here?double parking, overtaking on corners, passing on roundabouts and of course the national sport of beat the red light at all costs. Which has led to Eunice questioning my impecable driving skills, which I had to defend my driving record. I have to report that Eunice had a run in with one of the natives at the 18th hole of Lauro golf course, a certain Mr Gander by name a vicious individual, I was in some trouble myself at the time, under a bush. when I heard the screams from the fairway. I ran to her rescue and saved ... read more

Stayed in an apartment overlooking the 9th hole at El Bosque Golf course at Godellata which is 15 minutes from Valencia. The apartment was great if not a tad cold. We were definitely the first people there this year. Ronnie drove into Valencia and our nerves are still recovering. At one stage I thought I was sitting next to Mutley from Dick Dastardly with all the under breath muttering and cursings. Most of the city was cordoned off for the festival. Decided to park the car on outside Valencia on the Friday which was the final day and get the metro in. Much easier. On Friday there as a great firework and fire display. I loved it. We played golf on the Tuesday. Managed to get a discounted rate as the apartment owner is Geoff Hurst. ... read more

Set off from Pornic on Thursday. Travelled through countryside damaged by floods after the recent storms. Check out photos. Yet again managed to miss the disaster hope our luck keeps holding out. Were fooled by the Premier Class motel chain into thinking we had got a real bargain only to find out it was the Formula One motel chain renamed. Still basic and cheap no problem. Will use again. If anyone knows the Spanish equilvalent let us know. La Rochelle is lovely. Has the only medieval lighthouse on the Atlantic. This is where Fort Boyad was filmed and Ronnie disappointed that Melinda Messenger was nowhere to be seen. The old quarter has lots of cobble streets and great restaurants. Had great couple of days there. From La Rochelle we moved to the gite in Brives-sur-Charente, Cognac ... read more

On our merry travels again decided we would follow the coast and check out some scenery, even managed to miss the toll roads Route 1) Honfleur via cash point(very expensive place) 2) Caen 3) Mount St Michaels - wonderfull sight as you drive along the coast and a must visit if any of you are passing by. These french monks certainly put modern builders to shame. What a stunning monastry and small town surrounded by fortified walls and tidal seas, accessed by a causeway. Spent 2 -3 hours here exploring winding cobble streets. 4)Rennes 5) St Nazaire, what a bridge we crossed here. thought at one point we were going to have to push the Kangoo. As we followed the coast road as much as possible we came across some great little villages and towns with ... read more

Hi folks as promissed a blog has been set up this was the initial leaving the building part of our travels. The planning has been stressful lots of domestics and we eventually got there thanks to all our friends for maintaing our sanity. After several attempts at packing the car we set off on our merry way, will add photos no laughing at the poor Kangoo, heavilly laden with god knows what inside. cause we are still finding things that we didnt think we had packed. Journey was fairly straight forward but long with good company the time passed quickly. The dreaded ferry crossing for me was a delight managed a good sleep true to form ( never lost my sea legs) ... read more