Finally managed to get the door mirror refitted (about the full extent of my mechanical prowess) and fitted the ‘haa..ha‘ horn. Helene ‘liberated’ it from Callum when we were up in Scotland visiting family and attending the Wilderness Medical Training … Continue reading
After the stress of nearly missing the boat to Greece, we got in to Patras and drove round the coast to Piraeus for another overnight boat to Chios (an island off the coast of Turkey). Straight off of that one, … Continue reading
Good god. After overnight crossing of the Adriatic and Aegean to Piraeus, we arrived in Greece. 15 hours and pretty choppy. But sunny! Drove long coast 250km to Athens and arrived 3 hours early for overnight boat to Chios (Greek … Continue reading
Had a great time (but sopping wet) in Sardinia. Lovely place but I think we were a month early. Made it to Cagliari in time for the 5pm (overnight) ferry to Naples. Found out last minute that it’s canceled due … 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
Finally on our way. Thanks to all for hospitality, support and good wishes … Continue reading
Great fun, propshaft fallen off. Could have been worse – at least we’re not in a desert or game park! … Continue reading