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Germany & Home

2019-03-09 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

Progress towards France wasn't as good as hoped for so I went to Germany instead. After consulting an app (Park4Night) which provides details of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landscape, Maritime, Motorhomes, River Ferry, Travel

Belgium

2018-08-21 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Upon leaving Dunkerque I made my way to Ieper / Ypres (“Wipers” in WW1 Tommyspeak) where I found a parking space in the old railway yard. The weather … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Army, Boats, Commemoration, Heritage, History, Military Archaeology, Travel

Finland

2018-08-21 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Lunch time was approaching when I left Kirkenes and my first stop in Finland was for fuel at Neiden, only a mile and a half over the border where some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Heritage, History, Industrial Archaeology, Maritime, Rapid Transit, Ships, Tramway, Travel

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 6

2018-04-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

2 October A somewhat soggy stroll in Stornoway this morning. I managed to dodge most of the rain but there were still strong … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beer & Brewing, Boats, Heritage, History, Landscape, Memorial, Military Archaeology, Travel

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 5

2018-04-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

25 September Unable to find one locally, I ordered a new collapsible water carrier for collection from the post office in Thurso, the existing one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beer & Brewing, Boats, Heritage, History, Landscape, Memorial, Military Archaeology, Travel

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 4

2018-04-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Beer & Brewing, Boats, Heritage, History, Landscape, Memorial, Military Archaeology, Travel

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 3

2018-04-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Beer & Brewing, Boats, Heritage, History, Landscape, Memorial, Military Archaeology, Travel

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 2

2018-04-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Beer & Brewing, Boats, Heritage, History, Landscape, Memorial, Military Archaeology, Travel

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 1

2018-04-11 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Beer & Brewing, Boats, Heritage, History, Landscape, Memorial, Military Archaeology, Travel

France and Spain 2016, 4; To The Rock

2017-01-20 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Heritage, Landscape, Maritime, Ships, Travel

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