21 September The morning broke Shetland / Orkney / Far North of Scotland normal. It was raining. I phoned the Swannay Brewery only to be told that … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 3
10 September The ferry arrived in Lerwick at about 07:45. If one wishes, the vehicle can be disembarked and the driver return on board to breakfast. … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 2
5 September There was a brilliant sunrise over Scapa Flow, a huge natural harbour providing shelter for the largest ships afloat. I discovered … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 1
1 September After driving from Somerset I was in need of diesel by the time I got to Perth. It was also convenient as I planned to leave the A9 and … [Read more...]
France and Spain 2016, 4; To The Rock
From, Andorra Despite driving through the "Nothing to Declare" channel at the Spanish customs post, it was obviously a quiet day and the Guardia … [Read more...]
France and Spain 2016, 3; Andorra
From part 2, The Road To Andorra Christmas morning dawned with clear blue skies. I'd noted a railway station at L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre and … [Read more...]
Sussex 2016
The last time I visited Hastings was on a day trip by train in 1993 so I thought it was about time to take a look around the area. It was a good … [Read more...]
Tintern Abbey
Driving from the Welsh Marches to Somerset the A466 Monmouth to Chepstow road is a pleasant run and offers a break at Tintern Abbey. Apart from the … [Read more...]
Cumbria
It was an idle moment and north is easier from my front door. I joined the A49 at Whitchurch and carried on through Warrington until it joins the … [Read more...]
Belgium 2014 1, Waterloo
With the two hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo approaching in June 2015 I decided to create an online memorial to the men of the … [Read more...]
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