Monday, March 05, 2007
ESTEPONA
Thurs 1st March.
Another sunny day,with the forcast for the weekend very good when we are
going to Sevilla.We did a little shopping and when we returned our new
neighbours are from Germany,Ernst and Annette Bruckner from Bonn are
on their way back after spending 7/8 weeks in Maroc,down the Med-coast
from Ceuta,which they say is very good,so we are going to check it out when
we go across to Tanger in the next few weeks.They joined us for a drink in
the evening and where very helpfull about info and gas problems,Ernst looked
over our system and left his e-mail for any help in the future.
Another sunny day,with the forcast for the weekend very good when we are
going to Sevilla.We did a little shopping and when we returned our new
neighbours are from Germany,Ernst and Annette Bruckner from Bonn are
on their way back after spending 7/8 weeks in Maroc,down the Med-coast
from Ceuta,which they say is very good,so we are going to check it out when
we go across to Tanger in the next few weeks.They joined us for a drink in
the evening and where very helpfull about info and gas problems,Ernst looked
over our system and left his e-mail for any help in the future.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
LA LINEA
Wed 28th Feb.
A beautiful day with blue skies and hot sun as we set off to Tarifa, which
is just past Algeciras and Gibraltar.It is on the Atlantic coast and is one
of the ports for the boats to Africa.Just as we arrived we discovered that
the co-driver and navigator had not brought the passports! It was my fault
as the trip across was to be a surprise,so we turned around at set off for
La Linea de la Concepcion for lunch which is the town just before Gibraltar.
The traffic into Gibraltar was very busy as we went to the promenade on
the Mediterranean side of the rock. We had passed the restaurant before
but did not know that it was so good untill Joyce who lived in Gibraltar for a
while reccommend it. We arrived and got a window table,although it was
busy for the bank holiday. We had starters of Seafood soup and Scallops,
followed by Sea Bass and Lobster cooked outside on a wood embers
by the local fisherman! In between the courses they served a lemon house
sorbet ,we chose a local Vino Blanco and finished off with brandy and the
house Muscotel. The picture shows the "Restaurante La Marina "on the shore
and the Lobster and Sea Bass on the way to the BBQ !!
A beautiful day with blue skies and hot sun as we set off to Tarifa, which
is just past Algeciras and Gibraltar.It is on the Atlantic coast and is one
of the ports for the boats to Africa.Just as we arrived we discovered that
the co-driver and navigator had not brought the passports! It was my fault
as the trip across was to be a surprise,so we turned around at set off for
La Linea de la Concepcion for lunch which is the town just before Gibraltar.
The traffic into Gibraltar was very busy as we went to the promenade on
the Mediterranean side of the rock. We had passed the restaurant before
but did not know that it was so good untill Joyce who lived in Gibraltar for a
while reccommend it. We arrived and got a window table,although it was
busy for the bank holiday. We had starters of Seafood soup and Scallops,
followed by Sea Bass and Lobster cooked outside on a wood embers
by the local fisherman! In between the courses they served a lemon house
sorbet ,we chose a local Vino Blanco and finished off with brandy and the
house Muscotel. The picture shows the "Restaurante La Marina "on the shore
and the Lobster and Sea Bass on the way to the BBQ !!
ESTEPONA
Tues 27th Feb.
First thing in the morning we servised the Winnebago and caught up with
the jobs, then the hire car came in the afternoon so we shot off to the hyper-
market to stock up with goods as it is a bank holiday on Wednesday in the
region.
First thing in the morning we servised the Winnebago and caught up with
the jobs, then the hire car came in the afternoon so we shot off to the hyper-
market to stock up with goods as it is a bank holiday on Wednesday in the
region.
ESTEPONA
Mon 26th Feb
Another sunny day but not with good news,the scooter is off the road
for another week as it requires a new piston,ie piston-broke!! We
rang Colwyn Motor Cycles to make sure that it is under warranty
and the garage in Estepona has ordered it from Malaga Peaugot.
So we have a hire car coming on Tuesday and are making plans
for the week as the forcast is sunny.
Another sunny day but not with good news,the scooter is off the road
for another week as it requires a new piston,ie piston-broke!! We
rang Colwyn Motor Cycles to make sure that it is under warranty
and the garage in Estepona has ordered it from Malaga Peaugot.
So we have a hire car coming on Tuesday and are making plans
for the week as the forcast is sunny.
Monday, February 26, 2007
ESTEPONA
Sun 25th Feb.
The forcast for the next five days was hot and sunny,so we set off to
catch the bus into Estepona and walked along to the port to the
Marina for a tapas lunch. As we passed the Bullring we saw that
there was a Grand Festival on later in the day,so we bought
tickets. The bullring was opened in 1972,its asymmetric design
makes this bullring the only one of its kind in the world! The festival
started as the sun set and the flood lights came on. We had front
row seats,five rows back and followed the spectacular with much
interest and joined in with the locals waving and shouting.After it
finished we went for a late supper at the Mare Nostun Chino
Restaurant in the marina and finished off the day with complimentary
liqueurs.No pictures to follow !! ( Of the bullfight )
The forcast for the next five days was hot and sunny,so we set off to
catch the bus into Estepona and walked along to the port to the
Marina for a tapas lunch. As we passed the Bullring we saw that
there was a Grand Festival on later in the day,so we bought
tickets. The bullring was opened in 1972,its asymmetric design
makes this bullring the only one of its kind in the world! The festival
started as the sun set and the flood lights came on. We had front
row seats,five rows back and followed the spectacular with much
interest and joined in with the locals waving and shouting.After it
finished we went for a late supper at the Mare Nostun Chino
Restaurant in the marina and finished off the day with complimentary
liqueurs.No pictures to follow !! ( Of the bullfight )
Saturday, February 24, 2007
PUERTO BANUS
Sat 24th Feb.
Today we have no scooter as it is still in the garage and no mechanics
working over the weekend so we caught a bus into Puerto Banus and went
to look at El Corte Ingles haven't been in this store before so it was nice
browsing around, there is a wonderful food hall, well worth a visit but did'nt
dare venture into the fashion floor! we bought a few things and then went
for a spot of lunch, happened to find a nice Restaurant , mainly Italian but
they had Calves Liver and Mash on which is unusual here so we both had
it , it was a lovely change, then we walked down to the port to see how
the other half live, it is absolutetly amazing,spent the rest of the afternoon
down there walking around the harbour and sitting watching the world go by,
such a beautiful sunny day which reached 24 degrees this afternoon.
A few pictures below showing some of the wealth in the harbour!!!
Today we have no scooter as it is still in the garage and no mechanics
working over the weekend so we caught a bus into Puerto Banus and went
to look at El Corte Ingles haven't been in this store before so it was nice
browsing around, there is a wonderful food hall, well worth a visit but did'nt
dare venture into the fashion floor! we bought a few things and then went
for a spot of lunch, happened to find a nice Restaurant , mainly Italian but
they had Calves Liver and Mash on which is unusual here so we both had
it , it was a lovely change, then we walked down to the port to see how
the other half live, it is absolutetly amazing,spent the rest of the afternoon
down there walking around the harbour and sitting watching the world go by,
such a beautiful sunny day which reached 24 degrees this afternoon.
A few pictures below showing some of the wealth in the harbour!!!
MARBELLA
Fri 23rd Feb.
Friday turned out to be one " Helluva" day ! Joyce picked us
up in the morning and dropped us off after midnight !! We went
to Marbella and had a Bloody Mary in the Puente Banus Beach
Club,then Joyce showed us around Marbella old and new.Then
we dropped down to a beach front restaurant for a fish lunch
of Grilled and Fried Hake.with Brenda having a Frito Misto of
mixed fish ,all washed down with the local Vino Blanco. We then
shot thru to Estepona marina for coffee and brandy.By now the
weather had picked up so we went to look at a friend of Joyce's
villa above Puerto Banus and called into one of the oldest and
best Golf Clubs around the corner for a pre- eve drink. We then
went down to Marbella town centre and headed for the oldest
and best Tapas bar ,"La Venencia for Tapas and finished off on
the local chilled licqueur.We arrived back feeling no pain!!
Friday turned out to be one " Helluva" day ! Joyce picked us
up in the morning and dropped us off after midnight !! We went
to Marbella and had a Bloody Mary in the Puente Banus Beach
Club,then Joyce showed us around Marbella old and new.Then
we dropped down to a beach front restaurant for a fish lunch
of Grilled and Fried Hake.with Brenda having a Frito Misto of
mixed fish ,all washed down with the local Vino Blanco. We then
shot thru to Estepona marina for coffee and brandy.By now the
weather had picked up so we went to look at a friend of Joyce's
villa above Puerto Banus and called into one of the oldest and
best Golf Clubs around the corner for a pre- eve drink. We then
went down to Marbella town centre and headed for the oldest
and best Tapas bar ,"La Venencia for Tapas and finished off on
the local chilled licqueur.We arrived back feeling no pain!!
ESTEPONA
Wed/Thurs 21st/22nd Feb.
As the scooter is out of action we used a taxi into Estepona for
Brenda's last dental appointment on a very hot sunny day.We
had a fish lunch just off the square,then walked back along the
front and caught the bus back to the site.On Thursday we had
a service day on the Winnebago and the scooter was picked
up and taken to the garage in Estepona.
As the scooter is out of action we used a taxi into Estepona for
Brenda's last dental appointment on a very hot sunny day.We
had a fish lunch just off the square,then walked back along the
front and caught the bus back to the site.On Thursday we had
a service day on the Winnebago and the scooter was picked
up and taken to the garage in Estepona.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
ESTEPONA
Mon/Tues 19th/20th Feb.
After pushing the scooter back over 2kms to the site the problem is
that we have to get it to the motor cycle shop in Estepona-Mano's
friend Juan is away at the moment so we will have to wait for him
and his van to return.We went to the Hyper-Market in a taxi and
stocked up .On Monday we received an e-mail from Joyce Davies,
an old friend from Liverpool who has a place in Mijas and is coming
out this week,we have kept ih touch and had lunch in Chester just
before we left so we are looking forward to seeing her.Tuesday was
a catch-up day as it was grey and wet all day.
After pushing the scooter back over 2kms to the site the problem is
that we have to get it to the motor cycle shop in Estepona-Mano's
friend Juan is away at the moment so we will have to wait for him
and his van to return.We went to the Hyper-Market in a taxi and
stocked up .On Monday we received an e-mail from Joyce Davies,
an old friend from Liverpool who has a place in Mijas and is coming
out this week,we have kept ih touch and had lunch in Chester just
before we left so we are looking forward to seeing her.Tuesday was
a catch-up day as it was grey and wet all day.
MANILVA
Sun18th Feb.
The sun was out early and so were we,as we set off for the market in
Manilva.When we arrived -no market!,we don't know why-so we went
up the hill to the fruit and veg shop known as "Ronnie Barkers"-open
all hours!! We then called on Mano and Anna,Carlos and his wife Anna
arrived with Fabio to watch the Cup-Tie between Manchester City and
Preston-City won! as we ate a spanish lunch.We then set off on the
scooter back to the site ,only to brake down with the same problem
as a few weeks ago-we ended up pushing the scooter back to the
Winnebago !
The sun was out early and so were we,as we set off for the market in
Manilva.When we arrived -no market!,we don't know why-so we went
up the hill to the fruit and veg shop known as "Ronnie Barkers"-open
all hours!! We then called on Mano and Anna,Carlos and his wife Anna
arrived with Fabio to watch the Cup-Tie between Manchester City and
Preston-City won! as we ate a spanish lunch.We then set off on the
scooter back to the site ,only to brake down with the same problem
as a few weeks ago-we ended up pushing the scooter back to the
Winnebago !
Saturday, February 17, 2007
JEREZ.
Fri 16th Feb.
We got up early and hit the road for Jerez after moving the Winnebago,
off the site with inches to spare ,by 7.30am.The road to Jerez is spectacular
as it leaves Algeciras and climbs over the high mountains and drops down
to Jerez. Our pre-planning worked out well and we arrived at 11.00am and
had no problems connecting to the LPG pump with the right connections !
We then set off back to Estepona by the same way as we had come and
arrived back on the site by 2.00pm and inched our way back onto our spot
with centimetres to spare.Later in the afternoon after hooking up to the
services we went down to the marina for a breath of fresh air and a coffee
as the sun was out and we only needed t-shirts on the scooter.
We got up early and hit the road for Jerez after moving the Winnebago,
off the site with inches to spare ,by 7.30am.The road to Jerez is spectacular
as it leaves Algeciras and climbs over the high mountains and drops down
to Jerez. Our pre-planning worked out well and we arrived at 11.00am and
had no problems connecting to the LPG pump with the right connections !
We then set off back to Estepona by the same way as we had come and
arrived back on the site by 2.00pm and inched our way back onto our spot
with centimetres to spare.Later in the afternoon after hooking up to the
services we went down to the marina for a breath of fresh air and a coffee
as the sun was out and we only needed t-shirts on the scooter.
ESTEPONA
Thurs 15th Feb.
As the weather was good we prepaired the Winnebago for our
trip to Jerez on Friday morning with no problems including
having some of the trees cut down from around us.We received
a phone call from a Repsol director in Madrid to confirm that we
are expected in the morning.! In the afternoon we went out for a
ride as the sun was out .
As the weather was good we prepaired the Winnebago for our
trip to Jerez on Friday morning with no problems including
having some of the trees cut down from around us.We received
a phone call from a Repsol director in Madrid to confirm that we
are expected in the morning.! In the afternoon we went out for a
ride as the sun was out .
ESTEPONA
Wed 14th Feb.
We are now back in scooter mode as the hire car went back yesterday
so we shot out for some shopping in the morning.In the evening we had
booked at our favourite restaurant "Playa Bella " for valentines night as
they were serving the normal menu and not a special one. My valentine
(Brenda!) enjoyed herself as we had an excellent Rioja with John Dory
and Beef Stroganoff.finished off with shots of the house licqueur!!
We are now back in scooter mode as the hire car went back yesterday
so we shot out for some shopping in the morning.In the evening we had
booked at our favourite restaurant "Playa Bella " for valentines night as
they were serving the normal menu and not a special one. My valentine
(Brenda!) enjoyed herself as we had an excellent Rioja with John Dory
and Beef Stroganoff.finished off with shots of the house licqueur!!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
ESTEPONA
Tues 13th Feb.
In the morning we again tried to solve our problem about the LPG.
We contacted Repsol but were unable to arrange a delivery to the
site as it only licienced for the main tank,they also confirmed that
the depot in Malaga is closed! We then made contact with the head
office of Repsol and after some language problems we had confirmed
that the depot in Jerez will be able to help us-fingers crossed! So we
are planning to go to Jerez on Friday after the gardner has cut down
the tree branches from around us and we have unhooked the plumbing
and gas bottle and prepared the Winnebago for the road The plan is
to set off early and return in the afternoon after a 250 mls round trip!!
By lunch time the sun was out so we went out on the scooter ,it was
so hot that we only had our t-shirts on,we ended up in the marina for
tapas.
In the morning we again tried to solve our problem about the LPG.
We contacted Repsol but were unable to arrange a delivery to the
site as it only licienced for the main tank,they also confirmed that
the depot in Malaga is closed! We then made contact with the head
office of Repsol and after some language problems we had confirmed
that the depot in Jerez will be able to help us-fingers crossed! So we
are planning to go to Jerez on Friday after the gardner has cut down
the tree branches from around us and we have unhooked the plumbing
and gas bottle and prepared the Winnebago for the road The plan is
to set off early and return in the afternoon after a 250 mls round trip!!
By lunch time the sun was out so we went out on the scooter ,it was
so hot that we only had our t-shirts on,we ended up in the marina for
tapas.
GIBRALTAR
Mon 12th Feb
This was our last day for the hire car this time so we set off for Gibraltar
and we picked Anna up from Manilva on the way.The weather was fine
so the girls hit the shops in Main Street - see the picture! I had arranged
to pick up some spare parts for my shaver which the shop had ordered
last week,then Anna showed us around the old town and we took pictures
of the square in front of the Governor's Mansion.We then had a nice lunch
at the Waterfront Restaurant on the marina on the right of the picture.The
traffic was very light for Gibraltar,with no queues except for a few minutes
as a private jet took off (the road crosses the main runway!)
This was our last day for the hire car this time so we set off for Gibraltar
and we picked Anna up from Manilva on the way.The weather was fine
so the girls hit the shops in Main Street - see the picture! I had arranged
to pick up some spare parts for my shaver which the shop had ordered
last week,then Anna showed us around the old town and we took pictures
of the square in front of the Governor's Mansion.We then had a nice lunch
at the Waterfront Restaurant on the marina on the right of the picture.The
traffic was very light for Gibraltar,with no queues except for a few minutes
as a private jet took off (the road crosses the main runway!)
Sunday, February 11, 2007
JEREZ/CADIZ
Sun 11th Feb.
First thing in the morning we serviced the Winnebago then set off for Jerez to
check out the LPG depot and then see Jerez.The drive over is dual -carriage
way all the way over the mountains and down to Jerez.After some difficulty we
found the depot and checked the access OK! The depot is closed on Sunday
which we did know but we also by chance spotted the Repsol office in the town,
so we have all the details to chase tomorrow.We then had a sherry and lunch in
the square! around the corner from the Harveys Headquarters ! On checking
the maps the navigator decided that we could go to Cadiz so we shot off and
crossed the bridge to the centre of Cadiz and along the long main road down
to the port.This is the old part of Cadiz and in the port we saw some Atlantic
Cruise ships.Then we dropped down to the promenade on the Atlantic coast
and watched the surfers in the bay.We then found by chance the best tapas
bar and restaurant-Arte Serrano and had a coffee and brandy for the navigator!
The road out of Cadiz is across a causeway from the peninsular and the over
mountains past the largest wind farm(forest) in Europe ! The spectacular road
drops down past Tarifa to Algeciras with magnificent views across to the Straits
of Gibraltar.The pictures show the Bay of Cadiz,the Serrano Hams and the church
in Ronda-sorry no pictures of Jerez as the weather was overcast and damp!
First thing in the morning we serviced the Winnebago then set off for Jerez to
check out the LPG depot and then see Jerez.The drive over is dual -carriage
way all the way over the mountains and down to Jerez.After some difficulty we
found the depot and checked the access OK! The depot is closed on Sunday
which we did know but we also by chance spotted the Repsol office in the town,
so we have all the details to chase tomorrow.We then had a sherry and lunch in
the square! around the corner from the Harveys Headquarters ! On checking
the maps the navigator decided that we could go to Cadiz so we shot off and
crossed the bridge to the centre of Cadiz and along the long main road down
to the port.This is the old part of Cadiz and in the port we saw some Atlantic
Cruise ships.Then we dropped down to the promenade on the Atlantic coast
and watched the surfers in the bay.We then found by chance the best tapas
bar and restaurant-Arte Serrano and had a coffee and brandy for the navigator!
The road out of Cadiz is across a causeway from the peninsular and the over
mountains past the largest wind farm(forest) in Europe ! The spectacular road
drops down past Tarifa to Algeciras with magnificent views across to the Straits
of Gibraltar.The pictures show the Bay of Cadiz,the Serrano Hams and the church
in Ronda-sorry no pictures of Jerez as the weather was overcast and damp!
ESTEPONA
Sat 10th Feb.
Today we have spent on a problem we have with our LPG tank.We have hooked
up to a propane bottle via our adaptor but we are still using our precious gas and
not the propane? So we will have to find LPG sooner than we had planned-but as
we already know it is hard to find in Spain! We have a list of the Repsol sites in the
main cities but as soon as we checked on Malaga we found out that it has closed.
We are at the same time trying to arrange a delivery to us on the site as we found
out that they have their gas delivered here! We also went around the local marina'
s to see if they could help ,with no luck! We then went on to the internet and found
some details fron all sorts of sites about the problems in Spain The nearest to us
is in Jerez ( 110 miles away) so we are going to see it tomorrow to check it out.
If anybody out there can help-please contact us ASAP.
Today we have spent on a problem we have with our LPG tank.We have hooked
up to a propane bottle via our adaptor but we are still using our precious gas and
not the propane? So we will have to find LPG sooner than we had planned-but as
we already know it is hard to find in Spain! We have a list of the Repsol sites in the
main cities but as soon as we checked on Malaga we found out that it has closed.
We are at the same time trying to arrange a delivery to us on the site as we found
out that they have their gas delivered here! We also went around the local marina'
s to see if they could help ,with no luck! We then went on to the internet and found
some details fron all sorts of sites about the problems in Spain The nearest to us
is in Jerez ( 110 miles away) so we are going to see it tomorrow to check it out.
If anybody out there can help-please contact us ASAP.
Friday, February 09, 2007
RONDA
Thurs/Fri/8th.9th/ Feb
On Thursday morning Brenda had a hair appoitment in Sabinillas,then
in the afternoon we went to Marbella on some business-what a surprise
it has changed! We were last in the Marbella area 20 yrs ago when we
acquired our time share-16kms down the coast.We carried on to have
a look at it as it was upgraded last year and we were surprised to see
that we have acquired a good spot,although we are selling it at the moment.
The day was horrible as it rained cats and dogs all day.
RONDA:
What a change- a brilliant sunny day so we changed plans and went to
Ronda.The drive up to Ronda is spectacular-the A 376 is one of the
top ten drives in Europe and climbs over the high serrania around
hundreds of bends! We arrived on a beautiful blue-sky sunny day.
We had parked in the centre so only had a short walk into the main
square.The bullring is the oldest in the world and is very interesting as
there is a museum around the outside.We then went to the famous
bridge over the 300ft gorge that was made infamous in Franco's time.
We had lunch at the restaurant over hanging the gorge called Don
Miguel, Brenda had a Brochette of Monk fish with King Prawns and
i had the Roasted whole Leg of Lamb! We then went across the bridge
to the oldest part of the town and lost our selfs in the narrow streets
and discovered the oldest hotel "Hotel San Gabriel " It is an ancient
Andalusian house located in the heart of the historic area and dates
back in the family from 1736! All the great bullfighters stayed here and
it was also famous as Orson Wells and Hemingway used it as a base.
It has the smallest cinema in Spain-5seats only with all the famous
stars that have used it have left their signed pictures.The old square
around corner has a beautiful church and the town hall.The bells of
the church were going mad as there was a funeral taking place.
The pictures below show Ronda on a beautiful day,the old bull !!
and Brenda !!! with her new haircut.
On Thursday morning Brenda had a hair appoitment in Sabinillas,then
in the afternoon we went to Marbella on some business-what a surprise
it has changed! We were last in the Marbella area 20 yrs ago when we
acquired our time share-16kms down the coast.We carried on to have
a look at it as it was upgraded last year and we were surprised to see
that we have acquired a good spot,although we are selling it at the moment.
The day was horrible as it rained cats and dogs all day.
RONDA:
What a change- a brilliant sunny day so we changed plans and went to
Ronda.The drive up to Ronda is spectacular-the A 376 is one of the
top ten drives in Europe and climbs over the high serrania around
hundreds of bends! We arrived on a beautiful blue-sky sunny day.
We had parked in the centre so only had a short walk into the main
square.The bullring is the oldest in the world and is very interesting as
there is a museum around the outside.We then went to the famous
bridge over the 300ft gorge that was made infamous in Franco's time.
We had lunch at the restaurant over hanging the gorge called Don
Miguel, Brenda had a Brochette of Monk fish with King Prawns and
i had the Roasted whole Leg of Lamb! We then went across the bridge
to the oldest part of the town and lost our selfs in the narrow streets
and discovered the oldest hotel "Hotel San Gabriel " It is an ancient
Andalusian house located in the heart of the historic area and dates
back in the family from 1736! All the great bullfighters stayed here and
it was also famous as Orson Wells and Hemingway used it as a base.
It has the smallest cinema in Spain-5seats only with all the famous
stars that have used it have left their signed pictures.The old square
around corner has a beautiful church and the town hall.The bells of
the church were going mad as there was a funeral taking place.
The pictures below show Ronda on a beautiful day,the old bull !!
and Brenda !!! with her new haircut.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
CASARES
Wed 7th Feb.
First thing in the morning we went into Estepona in the hire car
for Brenda's appointment at the dentists, as it is differcult to
park in Estepona i dropped down into one of the underground
car parks along and under the promanade,only to get lost and
stuck when we went to collect the car! The problem is that there
are two levels and no signs! As it was a very sunny day we set
off to Casares above Estepona up a spectacular winding road
to the village.We found the restaurant that we went to with Mano
Anna when were we last in Spain ,just by chance and had the menu
day- delia four courses for 9 euro ! We then went down the other
side of Casares past about 40 large modern large wind-turbines
to Manilva and called on Anna to catch up with the news and make
an appointment at the hairdressers for Thursday.The picture below
shows Casares.from one side only,watch out for more !!
First thing in the morning we went into Estepona in the hire car
for Brenda's appointment at the dentists, as it is differcult to
park in Estepona i dropped down into one of the underground
car parks along and under the promanade,only to get lost and
stuck when we went to collect the car! The problem is that there
are two levels and no signs! As it was a very sunny day we set
off to Casares above Estepona up a spectacular winding road
to the village.We found the restaurant that we went to with Mano
Anna when were we last in Spain ,just by chance and had the menu
day- delia four courses for 9 euro ! We then went down the other
side of Casares past about 40 large modern large wind-turbines
to Manilva and called on Anna to catch up with the news and make
an appointment at the hairdressers for Thursday.The picture below
shows Casares.from one side only,watch out for more !!
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
GIBRALTAR
Mon/Tues.5th/6th Feb.
On Monday we serviced the Winnebago and our selfs! The hire car arrived
on Tuesday morning so we shot off to Gibraltar as the weather was good,
on the way we dropped off some flowers and a card for Anna,Carlos wife as
it was her birthday on Sunday.We parked in the centre of Gibraltar in a multi-
storey car park and walked into Main Street on a hot sunny day. We then hit
the shops for very cheap perfumes,spirits,cigarettes and books! We also
tracked down some other shops for essential goods, which we ordered
and will collect next week.We then found our way down to the marina and
had a special lunch of Devilled Kidneys and a Club Sandwich in the
Waterfront Restaurant The picture below is self - explanatary !
On Monday we serviced the Winnebago and our selfs! The hire car arrived
on Tuesday morning so we shot off to Gibraltar as the weather was good,
on the way we dropped off some flowers and a card for Anna,Carlos wife as
it was her birthday on Sunday.We parked in the centre of Gibraltar in a multi-
storey car park and walked into Main Street on a hot sunny day. We then hit
the shops for very cheap perfumes,spirits,cigarettes and books! We also
tracked down some other shops for essential goods, which we ordered
and will collect next week.We then found our way down to the marina and
had a special lunch of Devilled Kidneys and a Club Sandwich in the
Waterfront Restaurant The picture below is self - explanatary !
Monday, February 05, 2007
ESTEPONA
Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun.1st/2nd/3rd/4th.Feb.
Thursday was a shopping day as the forcast for the next few days
was rain.The forcast was right! It rained all day on Friday and also
during the night,on Saturday we had a severe storm with wind and
rain all day-it caused damage in the area and the main road was
closed for a few hours. Sunday was the exact opposite! The sun
was out and so where we !! The marina was very busy and we
had a Tapas lunch sat outside watching the world go by-We also
saw a friend from North Wales who has moved out here with her
husband,we had not seen her for about five years.We also have
arranged a hire car for the week so watch out for pictures from
our travels.
Thursday was a shopping day as the forcast for the next few days
was rain.The forcast was right! It rained all day on Friday and also
during the night,on Saturday we had a severe storm with wind and
rain all day-it caused damage in the area and the main road was
closed for a few hours. Sunday was the exact opposite! The sun
was out and so where we !! The marina was very busy and we
had a Tapas lunch sat outside watching the world go by-We also
saw a friend from North Wales who has moved out here with her
husband,we had not seen her for about five years.We also have
arranged a hire car for the week so watch out for pictures from
our travels.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
ESTEPONA
Mon/Tues/Wed.29th,30th,31st Jan.
Spent Monday on site, a quiet day, updated the blog for the weekend
and did some washing and tried to get it dry in between the showers,
the storms seem to have settled down now and there have been some
sunny spells, the sun is warm when it does come out.
Tues.morning went to Carrefour and came back with the usual two bags
on my back, plus filling the boxes on the scooter and got back before the
rain started again and on Wed. had an appointment at the dentist in the
morning but had to get a taxi as it was too wet for the scooter, it rained
all through the night.By lunchtime it had cleared up and was sunny,we
walked along the front and went to the open air gym, it,s quite pleasant
to exercise overlooking the sea and it's free!! then went to the square
for al fresco lunch and a beer and sat watching a film crew performing.
Spent Monday on site, a quiet day, updated the blog for the weekend
and did some washing and tried to get it dry in between the showers,
the storms seem to have settled down now and there have been some
sunny spells, the sun is warm when it does come out.
Tues.morning went to Carrefour and came back with the usual two bags
on my back, plus filling the boxes on the scooter and got back before the
rain started again and on Wed. had an appointment at the dentist in the
morning but had to get a taxi as it was too wet for the scooter, it rained
all through the night.By lunchtime it had cleared up and was sunny,we
walked along the front and went to the open air gym, it,s quite pleasant
to exercise overlooking the sea and it's free!! then went to the square
for al fresco lunch and a beer and sat watching a film crew performing.
Monday, January 29, 2007
MANILVA
Sun 28th Jan.
Rained all day after a night of storms ,thunder and lightening and torrential
rain not as bad as the one we experienced in San Sebastian but bad enough.
Many beaches have been wrecked with the gales.
In the afternoon we had been invited to Mano and Ann's grandchild's 1st Birthday,
which was held at Carlos and Anna's home, actually it was in the garage underneath
the three storey appartment they have. The garage is big enough to be a supermarket, the floor is beautifully tiled and it is shared with Anna's brother who has the other side of the property, it also has access to their parents house which is
in the next street, the properties meet together. Anyway they had a Bouncy Castle
a D.J. who was an Indian friend of Mano and Ann and all the kids from the village
of Manilla with Parents. Mano was on the B.B.Q /doing kebabs, chicken, beef and
choriza ones and lomo (Pork Fillet) on small baguettes, they had a whole cured ham
to slice and there was a long tresil table set with plates of gamba's, sliced cheeses,
salads etc. and finally a huge birthday cake was cut. (see picture of baby Fabio with
proud parents Carlos and Anna after the cake cutting).
Rained all day after a night of storms ,thunder and lightening and torrential
rain not as bad as the one we experienced in San Sebastian but bad enough.
Many beaches have been wrecked with the gales.
In the afternoon we had been invited to Mano and Ann's grandchild's 1st Birthday,
which was held at Carlos and Anna's home, actually it was in the garage underneath
the three storey appartment they have. The garage is big enough to be a supermarket, the floor is beautifully tiled and it is shared with Anna's brother who has the other side of the property, it also has access to their parents house which is
in the next street, the properties meet together. Anyway they had a Bouncy Castle
a D.J. who was an Indian friend of Mano and Ann and all the kids from the village
of Manilla with Parents. Mano was on the B.B.Q /doing kebabs, chicken, beef and
choriza ones and lomo (Pork Fillet) on small baguettes, they had a whole cured ham
to slice and there was a long tresil table set with plates of gamba's, sliced cheeses,
salads etc. and finally a huge birthday cake was cut. (see picture of baby Fabio with
proud parents Carlos and Anna after the cake cutting).
Saturday, January 27, 2007
ESTEPONA
Sat 27th Jan.
A grey and overcast day with thunder and rain - for the first time in six weeks,
so we are having a quiet day in.Brenda is sewing all her bargins from the
market and Carrefort.We are now on line with Skype which just amazing and
have been calling all over the world from Colwyn Bay to Australia ! Skype to
Skype calls are free,so if you are on Skype please let us know! and all other
calls to landlines and mobiles are very cheap.Expect a call !!
A grey and overcast day with thunder and rain - for the first time in six weeks,
so we are having a quiet day in.Brenda is sewing all her bargins from the
market and Carrefort.We are now on line with Skype which just amazing and
have been calling all over the world from Colwyn Bay to Australia ! Skype to
Skype calls are free,so if you are on Skype please let us know! and all other
calls to landlines and mobiles are very cheap.Expect a call !!
ESTEPONA
Fri 26th Jan.
First thing in the morning we serviced the Winnebago the went down to
Estepona for the shopping and then dropped off in the square for a spot
of lunch -sat outside in the sun! Later on we carried on with our attempt
to go on line with Skype and update the blog page and our e-mails.
First thing in the morning we serviced the Winnebago the went down to
Estepona for the shopping and then dropped off in the square for a spot
of lunch -sat outside in the sun! Later on we carried on with our attempt
to go on line with Skype and update the blog page and our e-mails.
ESTEPONA
Thurs 25th Jan.
Whilst we were out on Wednesday we found the large outdoor market
in Estepona and as usual we ( Brenda) found some bargins as well as
the fresh local fruit and vegetables.The travel books that we ordered on
Monday arrived in the post to the site and are very good -we went on
line and the sites we are planning to visit on our way back towards
France later in the year look excellent.
Whilst we were out on Wednesday we found the large outdoor market
in Estepona and as usual we ( Brenda) found some bargins as well as
the fresh local fruit and vegetables.The travel books that we ordered on
Monday arrived in the post to the site and are very good -we went on
line and the sites we are planning to visit on our way back towards
France later in the year look excellent.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
ESTEPONA
Wed 24th Jan.
We shot down to Estepona first thing in the morning as Brenda had an
appointment at the dentists but it was very cold on the scooter as the sun
was only just coming out . I had spotted a old fashioned barbers shop so
we called in and i had a wash,cut and blow dry for the first time in six months
together with a style cut to help with the pony tail ! It is still growing !! We have
also ordered some new guide books for our future travels,which we are able
to have sent to us at the site as we now have a permanent address.
We shot down to Estepona first thing in the morning as Brenda had an
appointment at the dentists but it was very cold on the scooter as the sun
was only just coming out . I had spotted a old fashioned barbers shop so
we called in and i had a wash,cut and blow dry for the first time in six months
together with a style cut to help with the pony tail ! It is still growing !! We have
also ordered some new guide books for our future travels,which we are able
to have sent to us at the site as we now have a permanent address.
ESTEPONA
Tues 23rd Jan.
The TV engineers arrived on a bright sunny morning so the new TV mast was
fitted by lunch time and we are now able to watch Spanish and GibraltarTV
but will have to wait for the gardener to cut down some of the tree in front of
the sat-dish to watch Sky! We then went for a light tapas lunch in the marina
and on the way home picked up some gambas for later.We received a text
message from Jo in North Wales saying that her school had been on Radio
One-live so we went on Google and saw all her friends,some of which we
recognised.Jo who was ill in bed also managed to get on Scott Mills program
as well !
The TV engineers arrived on a bright sunny morning so the new TV mast was
fitted by lunch time and we are now able to watch Spanish and GibraltarTV
but will have to wait for the gardener to cut down some of the tree in front of
the sat-dish to watch Sky! We then went for a light tapas lunch in the marina
and on the way home picked up some gambas for later.We received a text
message from Jo in North Wales saying that her school had been on Radio
One-live so we went on Google and saw all her friends,some of which we
recognised.Jo who was ill in bed also managed to get on Scott Mills program
as well !
ESTEPONA
Mon 22nd Jan.
Monday was our first grey day with a light shower in five week's so we
stayed on site and caught up with e-mail's and blog.The TV mast arrived
by courier from Oxford via the USA and we arranged for a local repair on
Tuesday.The new awning will be fixed at Dudleys on our MOT/ service
visit at the end of July.
Monday was our first grey day with a light shower in five week's so we
stayed on site and caught up with e-mail's and blog.The TV mast arrived
by courier from Oxford via the USA and we arranged for a local repair on
Tuesday.The new awning will be fixed at Dudleys on our MOT/ service
visit at the end of July.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
ESTEPONA
Sun 21st Jan.
We went for Sunday lunch to the old part of Estepona to a fish restaurant we
had spotted last week- it was closed ! so we ended up in a restaurant in the
square and an excellent lunch of grilled Turbot and a whole leg of Roast Baby
Lamb ( next time i must take some mint sauce !!) Watch out for more pictures
as we have now set up the camcorder to our blog page,we are also going to
go online for our phone calls with Skype once we have downloaded it.
We went for Sunday lunch to the old part of Estepona to a fish restaurant we
had spotted last week- it was closed ! so we ended up in a restaurant in the
square and an excellent lunch of grilled Turbot and a whole leg of Roast Baby
Lamb ( next time i must take some mint sauce !!) Watch out for more pictures
as we have now set up the camcorder to our blog page,we are also going to
go online for our phone calls with Skype once we have downloaded it.
ESTEPONA
Sat 20th Jan.
After a late start we set off to Estepona on the hottest day so far and spent
some time at the free open air gym on the front and Brenda went for a paddle
in the sea,then we went to the marina for a drink before coming back to the
site where we had dinner and watched a dvd.During the day we have made
our plans for the next couple of months,we are going to hire a car for 2/3 days
at a time and go on to trips to Gibraltar,Sevilla,Cadiz,Granada,and Cordoba
and also a trip across to Tanger on the hydrofoil and stay for the night.
After a late start we set off to Estepona on the hottest day so far and spent
some time at the free open air gym on the front and Brenda went for a paddle
in the sea,then we went to the marina for a drink before coming back to the
site where we had dinner and watched a dvd.During the day we have made
our plans for the next couple of months,we are going to hire a car for 2/3 days
at a time and go on to trips to Gibraltar,Sevilla,Cadiz,Granada,and Cordoba
and also a trip across to Tanger on the hydrofoil and stay for the night.
Friday, January 19, 2007
ESTEPONA
Fri 19th Jan .
Another beautiful day started with us servicing the Winnebago before the
weekend.We also received this morning a text message from Joel Painot
our friend from the garage in Lucon who is on his winter holidays- he has a
BMW motorcycle and sidcar combo set up for winter conditions..The text
was from Nordkapp in Norway,which on checking is the northern most
place in Europe and is within the Artic Circle and also within site of the
Northern Lights! As we were about to set off a couple spoke to us,it
turned out they are experienced RV owners and had come to the site
to see if there was any space for their Winnebago Brave.John and Joan
Bates are from the Isle of Man and during a cup of tea they were very
helpfull with sorts of info,re sites in Northern Spain .We then went to
Estepona marina for a late Tapas lunch in the Cafe./Bar Halomon.
,
Another beautiful day started with us servicing the Winnebago before the
weekend.We also received this morning a text message from Joel Painot
our friend from the garage in Lucon who is on his winter holidays- he has a
BMW motorcycle and sidcar combo set up for winter conditions..The text
was from Nordkapp in Norway,which on checking is the northern most
place in Europe and is within the Artic Circle and also within site of the
Northern Lights! As we were about to set off a couple spoke to us,it
turned out they are experienced RV owners and had come to the site
to see if there was any space for their Winnebago Brave.John and Joan
Bates are from the Isle of Man and during a cup of tea they were very
helpfull with sorts of info,re sites in Northern Spain .We then went to
Estepona marina for a late Tapas lunch in the Cafe./Bar Halomon.
,
Thursday, January 18, 2007
ESTEPONA
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs.15th/16th.17th/18th Jan.
Monday was a overcast day so we stayed at the site and cleaned the Winnebago
and had a sort out of the cupboards etc. On Tuesday we went shopping at the
Hypermarket outside Estepona and on Wednesday Brenda had her appoitment
at the dentists, then we had a fish lunch( John Dory ) on the front in the hot sun.
Thursday was another sunny day so we went down to the beach for a walk .
Monday was a overcast day so we stayed at the site and cleaned the Winnebago
and had a sort out of the cupboards etc. On Tuesday we went shopping at the
Hypermarket outside Estepona and on Wednesday Brenda had her appoitment
at the dentists, then we had a fish lunch( John Dory ) on the front in the hot sun.
Thursday was another sunny day so we went down to the beach for a walk .
Sunday, January 14, 2007
ESTEPONA
Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun.11th,12th,13th,14th Jan.
Thursday was another sunny day so we went to Estepona on the scooter,
which is now going a bomb again and after a spot of lunch in the square
we walked up thru the old town to The Church of Our Lady of Redemption
in the Plaza San Francisco which is a beautiful area overlooking the old
town.On Friday we found by chance a dentist in the centre of Estepona
who saw Brenda right away and have made an appointment for next
Wednesday.Saturday was shopping day at Carrefort,we came back
rather slow as the scooter was fully loaded and so was Brenda with two
bags on her back! Sunday was the first day that it has been overcast in
the last month as we went to Sabrinillas to the market then back to the
Marina in Estepona.see picture below which was taken with the cam-
corder.
Thursday was another sunny day so we went to Estepona on the scooter,
which is now going a bomb again and after a spot of lunch in the square
we walked up thru the old town to The Church of Our Lady of Redemption
in the Plaza San Francisco which is a beautiful area overlooking the old
town.On Friday we found by chance a dentist in the centre of Estepona
who saw Brenda right away and have made an appointment for next
Wednesday.Saturday was shopping day at Carrefort,we came back
rather slow as the scooter was fully loaded and so was Brenda with two
bags on her back! Sunday was the first day that it has been overcast in
the last month as we went to Sabrinillas to the market then back to the
Marina in Estepona.see picture below which was taken with the cam-
corder.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
ESTEPONA
Wed 10th Jan.
It started off as a sunny day,we had arranged to go to Sabinillas for lunch as
Brenda had made an appointmant at the English dentist for a check up-but
it ended up as a " Helluva Day " We set off on the scooter via Estepona but
as we hit the N-340 on the fast dual carriageway on a up-hill part the scooter
spluttered to a holt ! After many attempts to re-start it because we were in a
dangerous position we had to push it over 3 kms along the side of the road
untill we reached the next junction and the safety of a petrol station ! The
locals at the petrol station where very helpfull but with no luck so we had to
call for help-Mano ! He called Juan and he came in his van and took the
scooter up to the garage in Manilva which we had our BMW checked at
the last time we were here. The problem was the spark-plug! By now it was
dark so we had to come back in the dark and cold to the site on the other
side of Estepona,cold,hungry and thirsty !
It started off as a sunny day,we had arranged to go to Sabinillas for lunch as
Brenda had made an appointmant at the English dentist for a check up-but
it ended up as a " Helluva Day " We set off on the scooter via Estepona but
as we hit the N-340 on the fast dual carriageway on a up-hill part the scooter
spluttered to a holt ! After many attempts to re-start it because we were in a
dangerous position we had to push it over 3 kms along the side of the road
untill we reached the next junction and the safety of a petrol station ! The
locals at the petrol station where very helpfull but with no luck so we had to
call for help-Mano ! He called Juan and he came in his van and took the
scooter up to the garage in Manilva which we had our BMW checked at
the last time we were here. The problem was the spark-plug! By now it was
dark so we had to come back in the dark and cold to the site on the other
side of Estepona,cold,hungry and thirsty !
ESTEPONA
Mon/Tues-8th/9th Jan
We are settling into our routine of going out on the scooter to Estepona
and have found a open air gym on the front which is free so we have
started some exersise at long last ! The site has now gone quiet after
the holidays and the pool is due to open shortly as the weather goes
warmer although it is indoors.
We are settling into our routine of going out on the scooter to Estepona
and have found a open air gym on the front which is free so we have
started some exersise at long last ! The site has now gone quiet after
the holidays and the pool is due to open shortly as the weather goes
warmer although it is indoors.
Monday, January 08, 2007
ESTEPONA
Sun 7th Jan.
We went to the Sunday market at Sabrillinos near Manilva
which is a huge outdoor market consisting of all types of stalls,
bric-a-brac, African stalls, country fruit and vegetables etc.
oranges 5 kilos x €2,clementines and lemons much the same,
thats about all we brought apart from a red Tommy Hilfiger shirt.
Then went up the hill to call on Mano and Ann and eventually back
along the coast on the scooter before the sun went down.
The picture below is taken at Laguna Village Beach Club.
We went to the Sunday market at Sabrillinos near Manilva
which is a huge outdoor market consisting of all types of stalls,
bric-a-brac, African stalls, country fruit and vegetables etc.
oranges 5 kilos x €2,clementines and lemons much the same,
thats about all we brought apart from a red Tommy Hilfiger shirt.
Then went up the hill to call on Mano and Ann and eventually back
along the coast on the scooter before the sun went down.
The picture below is taken at Laguna Village Beach Club.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
ESTEPONA
Sat 6th Jan.
The morning started with the weekly chores of servicing the Winnebago, then we
took it easy for the rest of the day as we had planned a night out in Estepona with
Mano,Ann,Juan and Amelia. We went in a taxi to the old town of Estepona where
the street's are very narrow,to a famous restaurant called " Robbie's ". It is totally
over the top!,with photo's of movie stars all over the walls and memorabilia in every
corner and hanging from the ceiling ,the food is also very good ! We ended up in
the Marina area at the hot music bar " Reinaldo's dancing the night away.
The morning started with the weekly chores of servicing the Winnebago, then we
took it easy for the rest of the day as we had planned a night out in Estepona with
Mano,Ann,Juan and Amelia. We went in a taxi to the old town of Estepona where
the street's are very narrow,to a famous restaurant called " Robbie's ". It is totally
over the top!,with photo's of movie stars all over the walls and memorabilia in every
corner and hanging from the ceiling ,the food is also very good ! We ended up in
the Marina area at the hot music bar " Reinaldo's dancing the night away.
ESTEPONA
Fri 5th Jan.
Shopping day today as Saturday is a bank holiday in Spain for the celebration of
the three Kings,its like xmas day all over again. We went to the Carrefour hyper-
market in Estepona on the scooter so coming back was a balancing act with
Brenda with two bags on her back and the scooter full as well! In the afternoon
we went down to the beach and made our way along the coast calling in to our
favourite spot's and finishing up at the Mai Tai bar for a happy hour cocktail.
Shopping day today as Saturday is a bank holiday in Spain for the celebration of
the three Kings,its like xmas day all over again. We went to the Carrefour hyper-
market in Estepona on the scooter so coming back was a balancing act with
Brenda with two bags on her back and the scooter full as well! In the afternoon
we went down to the beach and made our way along the coast calling in to our
favourite spot's and finishing up at the Mai Tai bar for a happy hour cocktail.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
ESTEPONA
Thurs 4th Jan
It was another beautiful day today, didn't have any plans so after
mundane jobs such as washing (we do have washing machines
and a drier on site) we hit the road on the scooter, and headed
into Estepona centre.after a tour around the old town discovering
the old narrow streets we went to the main square for a light lunch
but had a most enjoyable meal, I had fried Monkfish and Malcolm
had a flattened chicken breast just simple but very good and sat
in the sun.We then had a few stops along the front and walked
along the beach in a quiet part of the coast enjoying the weather.
It was another beautiful day today, didn't have any plans so after
mundane jobs such as washing (we do have washing machines
and a drier on site) we hit the road on the scooter, and headed
into Estepona centre.after a tour around the old town discovering
the old narrow streets we went to the main square for a light lunch
but had a most enjoyable meal, I had fried Monkfish and Malcolm
had a flattened chicken breast just simple but very good and sat
in the sun.We then had a few stops along the front and walked
along the beach in a quiet part of the coast enjoying the weather.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
ESTEPONA
Wed 3rd Jan.
Today is the best day so far this year ! The sun is out and hot,so we are going out
for lunch in the old fish port of Estepona and we do not need our jackets on -for
the scooter.We went to La Escollera,a fish resraurant on the beach and had a super
meal of a whole bream,grilled and fried Haddock with the house rose.
Today is the best day so far this year ! The sun is out and hot,so we are going out
for lunch in the old fish port of Estepona and we do not need our jackets on -for
the scooter.We went to La Escollera,a fish resraurant on the beach and had a super
meal of a whole bream,grilled and fried Haddock with the house rose.
ESTEPONA
Tues 2nd Jan.
Another sunny day in Estspona so in the morning we serviced the Winnebago
and caught up with the housekeeping jobs.In the afternoon we went for a ride
on the scooter to Estepona town and went down to the old port and the marina.
We stopped for a couple of drinks in bars that we remembered from our last
time here. In the evening we stayed in and had some fresh caught gambas for
supper.
Another sunny day in Estspona so in the morning we serviced the Winnebago
and caught up with the housekeeping jobs.In the afternoon we went for a ride
on the scooter to Estepona town and went down to the old port and the marina.
We stopped for a couple of drinks in bars that we remembered from our last
time here. In the evening we stayed in and had some fresh caught gambas for
supper.
Monday, January 01, 2007
ESTEPONA
Mon 1st Jan 2007.
A very happy new year to all !
The sun is out and it is hot with blue skies and sea. After a late rise we went out to the Laguna Beach Puro Bar and Restaurant for brunch which was very good,we
finished up in the Mai Tai bar for the happy hour.!
A very happy new year to all !
The sun is out and it is hot with blue skies and sea. After a late rise we went out to the Laguna Beach Puro Bar and Restaurant for brunch which was very good,we
finished up in the Mai Tai bar for the happy hour.!
ESTEPONA
Sun 31st. Dec.New Year's Eve.
A hot and sunny day in Estepona as can be seen from the picture of the Winnebago
parked up on the site.We had a quiet day and popped out in the afternoon for a
couple of drink's at the White Bar at Laguna Village as the sun set.In the evening,we
had a few drinks in the Winnebago as due to some illness in the family of Mano and
Ann we where unable to join them .At midnight we watched a spectacular fire works
display and our German neighbours came in for a few drinks to celabrate the New
Year.
A hot and sunny day in Estepona as can be seen from the picture of the Winnebago
parked up on the site.We had a quiet day and popped out in the afternoon for a
couple of drink's at the White Bar at Laguna Village as the sun set.In the evening,we
had a few drinks in the Winnebago as due to some illness in the family of Mano and
Ann we where unable to join them .At midnight we watched a spectacular fire works
display and our German neighbours came in for a few drinks to celabrate the New
Year.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
ESTEPONA
Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat - 27/28/29//30th Dec.
We came back to the Winnebago after a memorable week at Mano and Ann's.
On Wednesday we serviced the Winnebago inside and out and settled into the
routine of life on the site.Thursday was spent updating the blog-page and sending
e-mail's to let all our friends know what was happening to us and wishing them all
xmas greatings . On Friday it was hot and sunny so we went out on the scooter to
Estepona to get to know the road's,on the way back we stopped at the Laguna
Village which has just opened and has the best shops restaurant's and beach cluub
in Estepona.Brenda found her outfit for new years eve in a new shop called Coco Beach and we then went into the Trader Vic's Mai Tai bar for the happy hour!!
Saturday was another beautiful day so went to Estepona again and did some
shopping and had a spot of lunch in the square then went up to Manilva to see
Mano and Ann.
We came back to the Winnebago after a memorable week at Mano and Ann's.
On Wednesday we serviced the Winnebago inside and out and settled into the
routine of life on the site.Thursday was spent updating the blog-page and sending
e-mail's to let all our friends know what was happening to us and wishing them all
xmas greatings . On Friday it was hot and sunny so we went out on the scooter to
Estepona to get to know the road's,on the way back we stopped at the Laguna
Village which has just opened and has the best shops restaurant's and beach cluub
in Estepona.Brenda found her outfit for new years eve in a new shop called Coco Beach and we then went into the Trader Vic's Mai Tai bar for the happy hour!!
Saturday was another beautiful day so went to Estepona again and did some
shopping and had a spot of lunch in the square then went up to Manilva to see
Mano and Ann.
MANILVA
Tues 26th Dec.Boxing Day
The day after the night before! We all rose late to a beautiful sunny day in Manilva.
Some cold Turkey and stuffing was called for to start off another roam around the
various bars in town during which we met up with Juan Carlos and played pool in
a very lively bar.We ended up in down - town Manilva in the Blue Bar to finish off
another great day.!
The day after the night before! We all rose late to a beautiful sunny day in Manilva.
Some cold Turkey and stuffing was called for to start off another roam around the
various bars in town during which we met up with Juan Carlos and played pool in
a very lively bar.We ended up in down - town Manilva in the Blue Bar to finish off
another great day.!
Friday, December 29, 2006
MANILVA
Mon 25th Dec Xmas Day
The day started with a bottle of Moet/Chandon Pink with stawberries and the
sun out! Just the thing after the night before.We had on xmas eve been out
to the local butcher's to collect the turkey,and went to the farmer's market to
buy large potatoes,baby carrot's,parsnips,leeks sprouts. I was in charge of the
cooking ( with the help of my commis Brenda ! ) whilst Mano prepared the
Spanish starters of smoked meats,chorizo,goats cheese/honey,and fresh
asparagus.The lunch ended up as dinner ! With the turkey we served,chesnut
stuffing,chipolatas and proper gravy,the sprouts with smoked bacon,the leeks
with cheese sauce and roast potatoes in duck fat from Lucon ! Fresh garden
peas and traditional sage and onion stuffing finished off the banquet !!
Afterwards we sat down to watch Eastenders,Emmerdale and Corrie-
Street-some one dozed off.
The day started with a bottle of Moet/Chandon Pink with stawberries and the
sun out! Just the thing after the night before.We had on xmas eve been out
to the local butcher's to collect the turkey,and went to the farmer's market to
buy large potatoes,baby carrot's,parsnips,leeks sprouts. I was in charge of the
cooking ( with the help of my commis Brenda ! ) whilst Mano prepared the
Spanish starters of smoked meats,chorizo,goats cheese/honey,and fresh
asparagus.The lunch ended up as dinner ! With the turkey we served,chesnut
stuffing,chipolatas and proper gravy,the sprouts with smoked bacon,the leeks
with cheese sauce and roast potatoes in duck fat from Lucon ! Fresh garden
peas and traditional sage and onion stuffing finished off the banquet !!
Afterwards we sat down to watch Eastenders,Emmerdale and Corrie-
Street-some one dozed off.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
MANILVA
Sun 24th Dec -Xmas Eve
We were invited to join the family for their traditional Xmas dinner which was
held in the home of Juan Carlos (Ann and Mano's son and his wife Anna) who
have a baby named Fabio, they have an enormous apartment on two floors and
Anna's brother lives upstairs in another apartment , the inlaws house backs onto
it but stretches through to another street. These houses are amazing, so much
space and a garage underneath large enough to open a supermarket, but is
stored with cars and Anna's brother has a boat and a rifle range in it.
We have spent some pleasant evenings with them already.
Both Mother-In-Laws plus wife's of the sons have been preparing all day for this
wonderful family gathering (16x in all) we all had presents fortunately we were
warned that we were included, so we were able to produce something,
apparantly they put names into a hat and produce a present for each one.
After a truly remarkable dinner we finished off with licqueurs.
Midnight Mass had been cancelled for some reason and held at 8pm but
the previous evening we went to Conceierto De Navidad Banda Y Coro
Municipales De Musica De Manilva which was wonderful and only a stones
throw from their home in the local church..
We were invited to join the family for their traditional Xmas dinner which was
held in the home of Juan Carlos (Ann and Mano's son and his wife Anna) who
have a baby named Fabio, they have an enormous apartment on two floors and
Anna's brother lives upstairs in another apartment , the inlaws house backs onto
it but stretches through to another street. These houses are amazing, so much
space and a garage underneath large enough to open a supermarket, but is
stored with cars and Anna's brother has a boat and a rifle range in it.
We have spent some pleasant evenings with them already.
Both Mother-In-Laws plus wife's of the sons have been preparing all day for this
wonderful family gathering (16x in all) we all had presents fortunately we were
warned that we were included, so we were able to produce something,
apparantly they put names into a hat and produce a present for each one.
After a truly remarkable dinner we finished off with licqueurs.
Midnight Mass had been cancelled for some reason and held at 8pm but
the previous evening we went to Conceierto De Navidad Banda Y Coro
Municipales De Musica De Manilva which was wonderful and only a stones
throw from their home in the local church..
MANILVA
Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat 20/21/22/23 Dec
In the morning Mano came and picked us up and we stayed with them
at their house over xmas.We went out to all the old haunts in up-town
Manilva for Tapas and the daily lunch menu's in this very old typically
Spanish village where everybody knows everyone! We went to shop
in Estepona where Malcolm acquired his winter wardrobe !! then we
went to Algeciras just past Gibraltar where Brenda found some bargains
in the shopping mall as well as doing the xmas shopping in the largest
hyper-market.
In the morning Mano came and picked us up and we stayed with them
at their house over xmas.We went out to all the old haunts in up-town
Manilva for Tapas and the daily lunch menu's in this very old typically
Spanish village where everybody knows everyone! We went to shop
in Estepona where Malcolm acquired his winter wardrobe !! then we
went to Algeciras just past Gibraltar where Brenda found some bargains
in the shopping mall as well as doing the xmas shopping in the largest
hyper-market.
ESTEPONA
Tues 19th Dec
We settled on to the site in the prime spot overlooking the entrance and
reception and then cleaned the Winnebago inside and out and with the help
of Mano and his friend Juan plumbed in the Winnebago after a visit to the
local plumber's shop.The site is close to the main road's and not far from
Estepona and has on site,laundry,showers,toilets,shop,bar and restaurant.
and a indoor swimming pool ,due to open in January. We popped out for
a spot of dinner across the road and ended up in one of the best restaurant's
in town-Playa Bella !
We settled on to the site in the prime spot overlooking the entrance and
reception and then cleaned the Winnebago inside and out and with the help
of Mano and his friend Juan plumbed in the Winnebago after a visit to the
local plumber's shop.The site is close to the main road's and not far from
Estepona and has on site,laundry,showers,toilets,shop,bar and restaurant.
and a indoor swimming pool ,due to open in January. We popped out for
a spot of dinner across the road and ended up in one of the best restaurant's
in town-Playa Bella !
ESTEPONA
Mon 18th Dec
After a quick repair job with the help of some friendly Spanish trucker's
on the broken gas adaptor we set off to Manilva past Cordoba and down
to Malaga ,all the time keeping in touch with Mano and Ann on the mobiles.
As we arrived in Manilva we could not find anywhere to stop so we had to
go up and down the bypass untill Mano got to us and we went up the hill
to his house.The site we wanted to stop at was closed so with some luck
and help from Mano we found the site at Estepona that we are now hooked
up to for the next few months.!
After a quick repair job with the help of some friendly Spanish trucker's
on the broken gas adaptor we set off to Manilva past Cordoba and down
to Malaga ,all the time keeping in touch with Mano and Ann on the mobiles.
As we arrived in Manilva we could not find anywhere to stop so we had to
go up and down the bypass untill Mano got to us and we went up the hill
to his house.The site we wanted to stop at was closed so with some luck
and help from Mano we found the site at Estepona that we are now hooked
up to for the next few months.!
MADRID ( BARAJAS )
Sun 17th Dec
We planned an early start as we had to go to a special garage to
fill up with LPG .We had done a recce 2 days before after one of
Refael's son's found it on the internet. It was in the heart of the
city and very hard to get into. We then said our goodby's to Rafael
and Jill. The road to Cordoba was long and straight so we decided
to stop for lunch at Valdepenas which is in the heart of famous
wine country and had a beautiful meal with a drop of Albali Reserve,
then drove on towards Cordoba and decided to stop at a decent
looking Repsol truck stop / Autogrill, where we discovered we had
developed a gas leak and lost nearly half a tank of our precious gas.
We planned an early start as we had to go to a special garage to
fill up with LPG .We had done a recce 2 days before after one of
Refael's son's found it on the internet. It was in the heart of the
city and very hard to get into. We then said our goodby's to Rafael
and Jill. The road to Cordoba was long and straight so we decided
to stop for lunch at Valdepenas which is in the heart of famous
wine country and had a beautiful meal with a drop of Albali Reserve,
then drove on towards Cordoba and decided to stop at a decent
looking Repsol truck stop / Autogrill, where we discovered we had
developed a gas leak and lost nearly half a tank of our precious gas.
MADRID ( BARAJAS )
Sat 16th Dec
Saturday was a on-site day to clean and prepare to move on to
southern Spain. The site was very small and we only an inch on
either side to position the Winnebago on the spot to empty the
black and grey. We then planned our route to Estepona via
Cordoba and down to Malaga with the use of the sat-nav and
Brenda with her special maps ! Rafael and Jill where attending
a family wedding so we arranged to say goodbye on Sunday.
Saturday was a on-site day to clean and prepare to move on to
southern Spain. The site was very small and we only an inch on
either side to position the Winnebago on the spot to empty the
black and grey. We then planned our route to Estepona via
Cordoba and down to Malaga with the use of the sat-nav and
Brenda with her special maps ! Rafael and Jill where attending
a family wedding so we arranged to say goodbye on Sunday.
EL ESCORIAL
Fri 15th Dec
Rafael and Jill took us for a drive to El Escorial which is 50kms to the north of Madrid
at the edge of the high mountains.It is famous for the Monastry which dominates the
small town.It is the old seat of the Spanish Kings who are buried there ,past and present.
The beautiful town of cobbled streets leads to the heart of this historic building with it's
magnificent gardens overlooking the view to Madrid.Not far away is the burial site of
Franco.We had tortilla in the town for lunch and picked up spit roasted chicken for dinner!
Rafael and Jill took us for a drive to El Escorial which is 50kms to the north of Madrid
at the edge of the high mountains.It is famous for the Monastry which dominates the
small town.It is the old seat of the Spanish Kings who are buried there ,past and present.
The beautiful town of cobbled streets leads to the heart of this historic building with it's
magnificent gardens overlooking the view to Madrid.Not far away is the burial site of
Franco.We had tortilla in the town for lunch and picked up spit roasted chicken for dinner!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
TOLEDO
Thur 14th Dec
Today we visited the World Heritage City of Toledo with
Rafael and Jill, the first wonder was the Alcazar which is a
four sided building guarding the city entrance presiding over
the Rio Tajo, we then went to the Cathedral Primada which is
mind blowing and includes many works of art from artists such
as El Greco, Van Dyke,Trisan and Goya.There are over 25
historical buildings in Toledo. We then saw the Synagogues
and Mudejar Towers and had lunch in the Jewish part of town,
and then walked through the narrow cobbled streets which were
full of exquisite shops displaying the various Toledo work.
In the evening we had dinner in a restaurant in Las Rosas.
Today we visited the World Heritage City of Toledo with
Rafael and Jill, the first wonder was the Alcazar which is a
four sided building guarding the city entrance presiding over
the Rio Tajo, we then went to the Cathedral Primada which is
mind blowing and includes many works of art from artists such
as El Greco, Van Dyke,Trisan and Goya.There are over 25
historical buildings in Toledo. We then saw the Synagogues
and Mudejar Towers and had lunch in the Jewish part of town,
and then walked through the narrow cobbled streets which were
full of exquisite shops displaying the various Toledo work.
In the evening we had dinner in a restaurant in Las Rosas.
MADRID
Wed 13th Dec
We had a fantastic tour of the City with Rafael and have taken
some brilliant videos with the camcorder with Rafael 's voice in
the background giving a running commentary ,he showed us where
he was born and hotels he has worked in,we saw the Prado Museaum.
Queen Sofia Museaum .National Library,the Ritz Hotel and the very
famous Bernabeu Stadium (Rael Madrid) which we were amazed to
see in the heart of the city but the highlight of all was to be driven up
and down the magnificent Paseo de la Castellana (10 lanes of trafffic)
it must be one of the most beautiful Cities and to see it at this time
of the year with all the Christmas Lights which you wouldn't believe,
will remain in our memories for a long long time.We were then taken
to the oldest part of the City to Plaza Mayor Square where the
Xmas Market is held and had tapas in various places.
After a thrilling day he then took us back to his home to yet another
evening meal with the family.
We had a fantastic tour of the City with Rafael and have taken
some brilliant videos with the camcorder with Rafael 's voice in
the background giving a running commentary ,he showed us where
he was born and hotels he has worked in,we saw the Prado Museaum.
Queen Sofia Museaum .National Library,the Ritz Hotel and the very
famous Bernabeu Stadium (Rael Madrid) which we were amazed to
see in the heart of the city but the highlight of all was to be driven up
and down the magnificent Paseo de la Castellana (10 lanes of trafffic)
it must be one of the most beautiful Cities and to see it at this time
of the year with all the Christmas Lights which you wouldn't believe,
will remain in our memories for a long long time.We were then taken
to the oldest part of the City to Plaza Mayor Square where the
Xmas Market is held and had tapas in various places.
After a thrilling day he then took us back to his home to yet another
evening meal with the family.
MADRID
Tues 12th Dec
The following morning after a breakfast of English bacon and Heinz
beans which Roy and Lillian donated to us, we set off for Madrid, with
the help of Sat. Nav. and Guia Camsa Book, which is brilliant, it shows
all the junctions and petrol stations on route and with Rafael on his
mobile phone we headed down the A1. We had arranged to meet up
at a Repsol Auto Grill about 15 km before Madrid, after our meeting
and a coffee he guided us around the M40/M30 ringroads around the
centre of Madrid to a camp site he had found for us (one of the few
that were open )After checking in he then took us to his home which
is on the other side of Madrid in Las Rosas where his wife Jill had
prepared a late lunch , we also met two of his three sons, the youngest
one Victor who is 22 yrs old ,joined us for a very relaxed and enjoyable
meal. What a wonderful welcome we had, later in the evening Rafael
drove us back to the Winnebago and arranged to pick us up the
following morning to show us the sights in the city.
The following morning after a breakfast of English bacon and Heinz
beans which Roy and Lillian donated to us, we set off for Madrid, with
the help of Sat. Nav. and Guia Camsa Book, which is brilliant, it shows
all the junctions and petrol stations on route and with Rafael on his
mobile phone we headed down the A1. We had arranged to meet up
at a Repsol Auto Grill about 15 km before Madrid, after our meeting
and a coffee he guided us around the M40/M30 ringroads around the
centre of Madrid to a camp site he had found for us (one of the few
that were open )After checking in he then took us to his home which
is on the other side of Madrid in Las Rosas where his wife Jill had
prepared a late lunch , we also met two of his three sons, the youngest
one Victor who is 22 yrs old ,joined us for a very relaxed and enjoyable
meal. What a wonderful welcome we had, later in the evening Rafael
drove us back to the Winnebago and arranged to pick us up the
following morning to show us the sights in the city.
ESTEPONA
Wed 27th Dec
We have settled in Estepona and are planning to spend 2/3 months here.Our address is:
CAMPING PARQUE TROPICAL
CTRA.N430 KM 162
29680 ESTEPONA
MALAGA
ESPANA
An update of our mobile phones is listed below:
Malcolm Mobile -07895155998 ( back in use next year ! )
Brenda Mobile -07717746107.
French Mobile -0665365471.
Spanish Mobile -0034 628529975.
We have settled in Estepona and are planning to spend 2/3 months here.Our address is:
CAMPING PARQUE TROPICAL
CTRA.N430 KM 162
29680 ESTEPONA
MALAGA
ESPANA
An update of our mobile phones is listed below:
Malcolm Mobile -07895155998 ( back in use next year ! )
Brenda Mobile -07717746107.
French Mobile -0665365471.
Spanish Mobile -0034 628529975.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
BURGOS
Mon 11th Dec
During the weekend we planned our next move to Madrid to see my friend Rafael
who I worked with in Liverpool in1965/66 and had not seen since but had kept in
touch with by xmas cards! We set off past San Sebastian and took the road up
and over the snow capped mountains on a beautiful sunny day.This was the first
time for the Winnebago going up 1/6 moutains and she performed very well !!
As the road opened up we made good time and soon passed Burgos and stopped
for lunch where we met a English trucker taking 3 Bentley convertable's to Marbella.
For the night we pulled up on a truckers stop and then another mobile home came
alongside us for company.It turned out to be an Welch couple from North Wales on
their way to Benidorm.We then spent the evening catching up with all the gossip.!!
During the weekend we planned our next move to Madrid to see my friend Rafael
who I worked with in Liverpool in1965/66 and had not seen since but had kept in
touch with by xmas cards! We set off past San Sebastian and took the road up
and over the snow capped mountains on a beautiful sunny day.This was the first
time for the Winnebago going up 1/6 moutains and she performed very well !!
As the road opened up we made good time and soon passed Burgos and stopped
for lunch where we met a English trucker taking 3 Bentley convertable's to Marbella.
For the night we pulled up on a truckers stop and then another mobile home came
alongside us for company.It turned out to be an Welch couple from North Wales on
their way to Benidorm.We then spent the evening catching up with all the gossip.!!
OIARTZUN
Sat 9th/Sun10th Dec
For the next two days we took it very easy after the shock of what had
happened to us.
For the next two days we took it very easy after the shock of what had
happened to us.
Monday, December 25, 2006
ESTEPONA
Mon 25th Dec
Merry Xmas to all!!
We are hooked up for the next few months and will update the blog
in the next few days together with our address and Spanish mobile
no. We are staying with friends and having a great time in the sun.
In the new year we are house sitting and planning trips to Africa,
and all the famous cities of southern Spain.
Happy New Year To all !!!
Merry Xmas to all!!
We are hooked up for the next few months and will update the blog
in the next few days together with our address and Spanish mobile
no. We are staying with friends and having a great time in the sun.
In the new year we are house sitting and planning trips to Africa,
and all the famous cities of southern Spain.
Happy New Year To all !!!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
OIARTZUN
Fri 8th Dec pm
Well,we survived just! As the eye of the storm left us after 3hrs we went
outside in the rain and wind to check for damage.By now the lorry park
was full and some of the truckers helped us bring down the awning and
Malcolm went up on the roof on his stomach to cut loose the tv mast.
We contacted our insurers which at one time inc. a four way conferance
call between the UK,France,Spain,and us! Help arrived later in the day.
The awning was cut away and we had repaired the hole in the roof with
plastic and Mastic ! Only then did it hit us at what had happened.
Well,we survived just! As the eye of the storm left us after 3hrs we went
outside in the rain and wind to check for damage.By now the lorry park
was full and some of the truckers helped us bring down the awning and
Malcolm went up on the roof on his stomach to cut loose the tv mast.
We contacted our insurers which at one time inc. a four way conferance
call between the UK,France,Spain,and us! Help arrived later in the day.
The awning was cut away and we had repaired the hole in the roof with
plastic and Mastic ! Only then did it hit us at what had happened.
OIARTZUN
Fri 8th Dec A M.
One helluva day ! The previous evening we had made friends with 3 Portugaise drivers
who had followed us in to the lorry park with their car transporters and parked next to
us.They left very early in the morning,which left us open to the elements,unknown to us.
At 5.00am what sounded like a train hit us head on to our right side.We managed to bring
in the slide-out,lower the jacks.and sat/dish and drop the tv mast.An atlantic storm from
the Bay of Biscay with winds of 100mph had arrived without warning!! As we were un-
protected to our right,we took the full force for the next 3 hrs.The awning was ripped
from the side of the Winnebago and the four support bars bent and broken landed on
the roof and smashed into the tv mast forming a shape of a sail.This caused us to lift
off the ground on more than two occasions and nearly turn over!! We wrapped our selfs
in bedding and waited for the outcome.
One helluva day ! The previous evening we had made friends with 3 Portugaise drivers
who had followed us in to the lorry park with their car transporters and parked next to
us.They left very early in the morning,which left us open to the elements,unknown to us.
At 5.00am what sounded like a train hit us head on to our right side.We managed to bring
in the slide-out,lower the jacks.and sat/dish and drop the tv mast.An atlantic storm from
the Bay of Biscay with winds of 100mph had arrived without warning!! As we were un-
protected to our right,we took the full force for the next 3 hrs.The awning was ripped
from the side of the Winnebago and the four support bars bent and broken landed on
the roof and smashed into the tv mast forming a shape of a sail.This caused us to lift
off the ground on more than two occasions and nearly turn over!! We wrapped our selfs
in bedding and waited for the outcome.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
SAN SEBASTIAN
Thurs 7th Dec
We are parked up in a truckers stop outside San Sebastian !! We set off this morning
in a thunderstorm so we decided to not use the ferry from Royan ,but go by the direct
route to Bordeaux then onto Bayonne using the pay route which was also a lot faster
and shot past Biarritz and through the mountains down to San Sebastian.
We are parked up in a truckers stop outside San Sebastian !! We set off this morning
in a thunderstorm so we decided to not use the ferry from Royan ,but go by the direct
route to Bordeaux then onto Bayonne using the pay route which was also a lot faster
and shot past Biarritz and through the mountains down to San Sebastian.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
LUCON
Wed 6th Dec
We woke up to a sunny day in Lucon so we shot out to top up with supplies
ready for the move towards Spain.Ms Painot checked out the scooter hoist
and helped to re-set the scooter on the ramp.Madam Painot called in to say
Au Revoir as we were planning our route for the next couple of days.Martin
called from England to whish us Bon Voyage and we rang our best friend 's
Tim and Thea to catch up with all the news in North Wales .
We woke up to a sunny day in Lucon so we shot out to top up with supplies
ready for the move towards Spain.Ms Painot checked out the scooter hoist
and helped to re-set the scooter on the ramp.Madam Painot called in to say
Au Revoir as we were planning our route for the next couple of days.Martin
called from England to whish us Bon Voyage and we rang our best friend 's
Tim and Thea to catch up with all the news in North Wales .
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
LUCON
Tues 5th Dec
Just another day in Lucon,rain,rain.rain ! We are now planning to leave
on Thursday as Ms Painot want's to check the scooter hoist tomorrow
before we leave.During the afternoon as we were servicing the Winnebago
a car pulled in and the gentleman started talking to us.It turned out that
he saw the Winnebago and wanted to talk to us because he was from the
Circus that we had passed in La Rochelle last week and they had a very
large home similar to ours. It turned out that he was the clown in the
Circus and his wife was the high wire act !! They then asked us to call in
to see them on our way past La Rochelle.
Just another day in Lucon,rain,rain.rain ! We are now planning to leave
on Thursday as Ms Painot want's to check the scooter hoist tomorrow
before we leave.During the afternoon as we were servicing the Winnebago
a car pulled in and the gentleman started talking to us.It turned out that
he saw the Winnebago and wanted to talk to us because he was from the
Circus that we had passed in La Rochelle last week and they had a very
large home similar to ours. It turned out that he was the clown in the
Circus and his wife was the high wire act !! They then asked us to call in
to see them on our way past La Rochelle.
Monday, December 04, 2006
LUCON
Mon 4th Dec
In the morning we ran around the town to top our supplies up in between
the heavy showers.This afternoon Ms Painot was able to finish all the repairs
as the rain kept off for most of the rest of the day.The new gas gauge and gas
adapator,out side shower taps and out side lights where all fixed. Then he gave
the Winnebago a good service including checking all the tyre pressures,even
the spare ! The engine oil,coolant,transmission fluid,power steering ect were
all checked and topped up as required.We started up the aux/gas generator
and finished off by putting the scooter on the hydraulic hoist.So we are ready
for lift off on Wednesday after our planning day tomorrow!!
In the morning we ran around the town to top our supplies up in between
the heavy showers.This afternoon Ms Painot was able to finish all the repairs
as the rain kept off for most of the rest of the day.The new gas gauge and gas
adapator,out side shower taps and out side lights where all fixed. Then he gave
the Winnebago a good service including checking all the tyre pressures,even
the spare ! The engine oil,coolant,transmission fluid,power steering ect were
all checked and topped up as required.We started up the aux/gas generator
and finished off by putting the scooter on the hydraulic hoist.So we are ready
for lift off on Wednesday after our planning day tomorrow!!
Sunday, December 03, 2006
LUCON
Sun. 3rd Dec.
Another quiet day here, had the wind and rain this morning,
had planned to go to the Xmas Market as Ms Painot had given
us the use of the car but waited for the rain to go off, it didn't, so
we set off regardless, they had marquee's set up opposite the
cathedral with carol's in the background but it was so wet we
decided to go and have a Pineau to warm us up then came back
and replied to a few e-mail's, one from Australia and another from
Mike and Annie (a couple we met in Honfleur) they are currently
having a few weeks in Spain.
Hope to be on the move by Wed. heading towards Biarritz and
San Sebastion.
Another quiet day here, had the wind and rain this morning,
had planned to go to the Xmas Market as Ms Painot had given
us the use of the car but waited for the rain to go off, it didn't, so
we set off regardless, they had marquee's set up opposite the
cathedral with carol's in the background but it was so wet we
decided to go and have a Pineau to warm us up then came back
and replied to a few e-mail's, one from Australia and another from
Mike and Annie (a couple we met in Honfleur) they are currently
having a few weeks in Spain.
Hope to be on the move by Wed. heading towards Biarritz and
San Sebastion.
LUCON
Sat. 2nd Dec.
A very wet day here, absolutely pouring with rain all morning,
after lunch it stopped so went into town on the scooter for some
shopping , then had a walk and later made a superb curry for
supper.
A very wet day here, absolutely pouring with rain all morning,
after lunch it stopped so went into town on the scooter for some
shopping , then had a walk and later made a superb curry for
supper.
Friday, December 01, 2006
LUCON
Fri 1st Dec
The parts parcels arrived at the garage on Tues/Wed whilst we where on the
Lle De Re and Ms Painot is fixing them over the weekend and also giving the
Winnebago a good service prior to us setting off to Spain on Mon/Tues !
Over the weekend the Xmas festivites are starting in Lucon so we are going
to check them out tomorrow.
The parts parcels arrived at the garage on Tues/Wed whilst we where on the
Lle De Re and Ms Painot is fixing them over the weekend and also giving the
Winnebago a good service prior to us setting off to Spain on Mon/Tues !
Over the weekend the Xmas festivites are starting in Lucon so we are going
to check them out tomorrow.
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