Weather seems to have blown over and the whole island looks more like the postcards. Found a nice (appropriately named bar and had a typical Italian dinner (typical Italian prices as well though). This morning the view from the hotel … Continue reading
Attempting to out-run the 60mph winds and rain (it’s not working!), we’ve spent most of the last 2 days on various sized ferries in rough seas. Boat 1, leaving Marseilles We were going to Sardinia but after 11hours at sea, … Continue reading
Boarded ferry. NOW they tell us there’s a strike in Sardinia and the ferry will drop us off in Corsica! After that, we have to make our own way to Sardinia. Should be fun. X … Continue reading
My mechanical ineptitude apparently knows no bounds. Mirror was about to fall off and rattling door to death. Simple – tie to roll cage. Fixing it means taking door off hinges and stripping inside panel so it will have to … Continue reading
Something strange happened today. Got to Marseilles; put sunglasses on; saw water without ice on top! Now there’s a novelty. Helene feeling pretty crappy so planning a lazy 36 hours while we wait for the boat to Sardinia (after covering … Continue reading
Bloody Hell, -2 (centigrade) tonight. Snow on the ground & turned to ice. Not camping in that! We might be adventurous but we’re not stupid. Checked into a Campanile in Dijon & Helene just demolished a ‘Desert Buffet’. … Continue reading
Finally on our way. Thanks to all for hospitality, support and good wishes … Continue reading