Look at the pictures under a similar heading, They were taken in a wet room on a site in Spain. The room is about two metres square and contains a washbasin, W C and shower. For those of you that do not believe your eyes it is a mains electricity board in the wall, a 240 volt socket next to and at the same height as the wash basin. Two push operated light switches next to the toilet at about thigh height. Is it me?
Observed on a motor way in Spain a man spraying weed killer on the central reservation. He was driving a small truck, using his right hand to steer the truck and holding a lance in his left hand as he drove slowly along in the outside lane. No cones or traffic management. Cannot help thinking who has got it wrong? Having said that we also saw two highways vans that had been heavily rear ended.
Mileage,1,374. Fuel, 325.14 litres. Fuel cost,€460.24 Tolls, €137.78 Total £517.57
We average 4.22 miles per litre, or 18.59 miles per gallon. Sounds a lot, however, when you consider that the total vehicle weight is in the region of 4.8 tonnes and part of the route, particularly through Spain, is very hilly.
It is Sunday the 11th, we are on a site at Caceres,Spain. 443 k or 276 miles, ish to go. The ferry was late but a good crossing , enjoyed a full English breakfast.
Long journey, aimed for 300 miles per day, managed that. Had difficulty finding an overnight stop on Saturday, a long day.
Good news! We have radio two and Internet.
More to follow when we get settled at Casa Rosa.
Hello to you all.
We are heading for Portugal, early ferry, DFDS, on Thursday the 8th, due on site the 12th.
Our journey plan is a little different this year, we have decided to use the toll roads. Avoiding them has monetory benefits, but progress is slow, as little as 189 miles in a day, and driving can be demanding.
The hope is to make at least 300 miles per day for four days leaving 200 on the last day. For those of you who cannot add up that is 1,400 miles, ish.
Technology, we have. A sat nav that is designed for use by caravaners and motor homes. It allows you to enter the dimensions of the vehicle thereby avoiding the pitfalls of car based systems. It is also pre-loaded with sites and aires.
Jan has adopted Jane, our previous sat nav.
Have fitted an additional engine management chip to the van which is designed to improve torque and fuel consumption. Early indications are good.
Updates to come when we get settled on site. You have been warned.
A tree hugger’s paradise. Keith was in his element. A wonderful place to visit, we both agreed that we need more time there. It is an assault on the senses, so much to take in. We retreated, slowly and reluctantly, both feeling tired from the experience.
We will go back, to do some tree hugging, with our tree book, which we forgot. Another senior moment.
We did remember the camera. Have a look at the pictures.
Sunday, we decided to take a walk along the Thames tow path. Bus to Hampton court, walk to Walton on Thames, bus back to site.
A pleasant walk, sunny and breezy. Ideal conditions, comfortable temperature. A nice packed lunch.
Lots to see, nice houses, canoeist, rowers, every breed of dog imangable, including a few street accidents. Down side, to many b….y canada geese.
Another tick on the list of places to visit. Started life as a pumping station to deliver water direct from the Thames.
The main reason to visit is the 9o inch (the size of the low pressure piston), steam powered beam engine. A leviathan of a machine which towers over three floors. That something that big runs so smoothly is a testament to British engineering.
Sorry no pictures.
Camping and Caravan club site, basic and inexpensive. It is ideal for us, bus stop ten minute walk away. Bus to Hampton court, Kingston or Walton on Thames and all points beyond.
Bus pass used extensively, great stuff.
This is an impressive structure on many fronts. At Batemans, the National trust is trying to create flower rich hay meadow, the hotel is part of the plan.
Its structure is both clever and simple. The builders have used material that you can find any where and is generally considered to be rubbish. Four pallets stacked one on top of each other. Stuffed with straw, hay and wool for warmth and security. They also contain tubes of various sizes consisting of old hosepipe, bamboo and other plants with hollow stems.
Laid on top of the structure is bricks from redundant storage heaters. These add weight and store heat. The whole thing is topped of with wood chips. Wood chips adsorb moisture, generate heat, provide habitat and food as they compost.
Brilliant.
The home of the late Rudyard Kipling. Nice grounds, house and watermill which, together, creates a nice relaxed ambiance. The turbine replaced the waterwheel and was used to generate electricity for the house.
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