Guess what I got for my birthday yesterday? Airfreight express from Ashcroft’s in the UK. I have to admit, neither of us was expecting to spend that much though! Dinko’s garage have now got everything back together and we should … Continue reading
It’s not the clutch. It seems that ‘…Bang, clatter, crunch, clatter, grind, bang, oh-shit…’ is the sound gearboxes make when they go terminal (I guess clutches go more ‘…Whine, scrape, grind, what’s that smell, oh shit…’). It seems that the … Continue reading
Having run the gauntlet of getting out of Turkey we were tired, but pleased, to arrive in the south-western tip of the island, at Paphos – a coastal town, set up for tourists (mostly Brits), but pleasant, Suddenly we feel … Continue reading
Another great view from the ‘Penthouse’ at around 8am in Eastern Turkey. Inland / Eastern Turkey is quite different from the beach-resorts that dominate in the west and the south. More rugged, more mountainous and more unspoilt. And more snow! … Continue reading
Left Amalfi in pretty grim weather and headed for the Bascillicata region (around the top of the boot). These guys can build anywhere – came across this tremendous villa build into the cliff, wedged between 2 rocks. Fantastic views from … Continue reading
Made it off Sardinia. Now back in mainland Italy (grim drive down from Civitaveccia, round Rome, to Amalfi coast). Amalfi (particularly Positano), still one of my favourite places in the world. However, summary of Sardinia costs (@ bar / restaurant … Continue reading
We’ve moved to the East coast of Sardinia to avoid the worst of the weather (not entirely successfully). The hotel is basic, but pleasant. The people are really nice. However (surprise) the restaurant is Chiuso. So – lunch on the … Continue reading
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
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