Keith on January 3rd, 2010

The weather forecast for the day was good so we decided to go for it, a good decision. The drive took us about one and half hours thanks to the good Spanish roads. We started our visit with a cup of coffee al fresco in casemate square as the temperature rose to the mid twenties.  [...]

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Keith on January 1st, 2010

The sole reason for going to Granada was to visit Alhambra palace. It is a very popular tourist destination, as individuals you can only pre-book on the day. We were advised to arrive early. The gates open at 08 00, last admission 14-00, we arrived at 07 45 to find about 500 people in front of us, [...]

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Keith on December 26th, 2009

We managed to visit on Wednesday, for the second time. Visited a museum,  no photos, not permitted, had a wander along the sea front and around the old town. We both found it pleasant and enjoyable. For people who don’t do crowds that speaks volumes. A point for my friends at Dover transport museum. The museum [...]

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Keith on December 26th, 2009

We have been asked for more details about the site. Because of the lay out it is difficult to take photos so, we refer you to the website. www.campinglosmadriles.com It is a nice site, ideal for those who wish to over winter. Related posts No related posts.

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Keith on December 9th, 2009

Today we visited the above site, we spent some time exploring and investigating its many buildings, it is huge with magnificent views,  If you do not like heights stay away. We are considering going back with a picnic, yes that’s correct a picnic in December. www.casakidd.com Click on things to do and then guns to [...]

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Keith on December 9th, 2009

We are ensconced on a site at Isla Plana, we plan to stay here until after Christmas. It is a nice, quiet and well maintained site. www.campinglosmadriles.com Nice  and warm with good views out to sea Related posts No related posts.

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Keith on November 24th, 2009

Our next site was at Villagordo  Del Cabriel www.kikopark.com/rural A nice quiet site in land on the road from Valencia to Madrid, rural and peaceful. On route Jane, Jane is our sat nav, took us through the town centre with the instrunction of turn right and then first left. Keith surveyed the left turn and [...]

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Keith on November 1st, 2009

We are sure that a lot of you have both heard of and seen pictures of it, these do not make up for the real thing. To see it at various times of the day in different light conditions is an experience. This is demonstrated by whatever time of day, or night, you visit there will be [...]

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Keith on October 24th, 2009

Hit France on Thursday 22nd, headed for Normandy. Our original plan was to take our time, follow the coastal route, why did we change our minds? First stop was a France passion site at Saint Marie au Bosc, a nice spot on a farm. Next day we moved to Honfleur, our current location. Had a [...]

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Keith on July 21st, 2009

A national trust property, Styal, Chesire. First class and well worth a visit. Give yourself plenty of time. It is a working cotton mill powered by a huge water wheel. The volunteers who operate the machinery are more than happy to talk to people who show a genuine interest. You can go down into the [...]

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