Day out Ramsbottom Chocolate festival 7th April.

Mainly Food but described as a Chocolate Festival. We decided to park at Heywood station and take Aiden on the steam train. He really enjoyed this trip out, again lovely weather and well worth the trip.

6 Glorious days on South Coast.13 February - 18th.

Well we agreed that we wanted to trade our motorhome in for a 4 berth so that Aiden and maybe Sophie could occasionally join us. We had a good offer from Signature in Preston on a brand new Adria Matrix Supreme but wanted to look at more so we headed south to the dealers there. The weather was now around 21c most days so after looking in Highbridge we went to Cofton Park for 3 days (13,14,15th February). Beautiful long walks around this area, relaxing evenings in the nearby pubs drinking tasty real ales with good food and just an enjoyable relaxing time.
Then we headed to the New Forest for the Weltaf walk on the Saturday staying overnight at Three Trees Camping at Romsey. 42 Welsh Terriers on the walk and we managed to chat with and share stories with a few Weltaf members.
 After this we headed to Wells, nice site but some distance to the town and pubs, found a good one where we were given a free round of drinks because they brought Barb the wrong meal, she wasn't bothered. From Wells we had our final evening at Moreton in Marsh. In between we visited Premier motorhomes near Portsmouth and had a final look at a Rapido in Highbridge. On the way home we stopped at the NEC motorhome show as guests of Brownhills (morning coffee and lunch provided by them). We also met up with Richard from Signature and managed to re-negotiate an even better deal on the Adria. Every day of the trip was warm sunshine amazing for February.

7am walk around Moreton in Marsh.

October 22, 2018 ·

Spent last night on the aire at Peruwelz , Belgium. Talked to a scouser who used to live about a mile from where I lived. Then he moved to Newton le Willow....a couple of miles from where I live now...small world. Now at our last stop, the aire at Wissant, usual walk on beach, then a beer , now waiting for our steak meal at the nearby restaurant...they think we're regulars now.

Bernkastel Kues

We cycled from Traben to Bernkastel Kues, a distance of about 16 miles, making it a round trip of 32 miles. The beauty of the Moselle area is that the cycle paths are all off road and follow the length of the river. In many cases they are on both sides of the river. This is excellent for cycling and is mainly flat. Bernkastel is a real tourist attraction and as it was Saturday it was extremely busy. We came here again with the kids on our last Croatian trip but I can't remember it being this busy. Again the weather is holding out with temps just touching 21c. We really like the stellplatz we are on and feel lucky to have got a place here, can't believe how busy all of the camping areas are.

Traben Trarbach

Presently in Traben Trarbach on the Moselle river. Lovely place, great weather and still very busy. Not seen any English but the Germans are out in force many sites and stellplatz are full. We are on the Traben stellplatz, 12 euros a night with elecky , toilets and showers. Its right on the river, a perfect location.

Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

Absolutely loved this town with its magnificent buildings dating back to the 12th century. Again a fortress town with splendid walls and battlements. Just wandered around its centre looking at the classy but expensive shops. Later had a beer in the afternoon sun in the market square. This would be a great place to visit at xmas. The stellplatz is again positioned right next to the city walls and is priced at 12 euros a night, electric 0.50 cents metered

Nordlingen

Spent last night on the Stellplatz just outside the city walls. An attractive old town with well preserved defensive wall and battlements dating to around the 14th century. The stellplatz was ideal for visiting the city costing 3 euros a night plus 2 euros for electricity , toilets available.