Smells & Tastes of Summer

It is beginning to feel like that end of term feeling I remember from my school years. We are counting down the days to the 22nd June when Spanish school ends. Daily I add things to a growing list of things we will do when its holidays...from "doing an art course" to catching up on…

The Parsley Bunch Do Jersey….Cameron & Charlottes Wedding

Gorey Bay: Jersey July 2018 Chris’s nephew Cameron is getting married in Jersey. The lovely bride Charlotte comes from Jersey and her mother has generously offered the use of the meadow for them to have their reception. We left London on a Thursday lunchtime and made our way to the island of Jersey. Its a…

En route to Bilbao….well Spain, France & Spain first!(and the most expensive parking space ever!)

Logroño:La Rioja:Spain July 2018 We left Logroño en route to San Sebastián ( Irun) but we decided to go back to Puente La Reina and have lunch first. Also have a look at what property is available. Hmmmm are you seeing a theme? We are thinking that this might be a nice place to buy…

A reVisit to Favourite places, Puenta la Reina, Logroño and TomTom goes rogue!

Puente La Reina:Navarra:Spain July 2018 After a good nights sleep in Pamplona, we are working our way back now to the campervan depot. As we were basically retracing our steps we decided to revisit the town of Puente de Reina which we had briefly visited right at the start and really liked how beautiful it…

Roncesvalles to Pamplona, a Shirt, a Mani & lots of Good Food…

Roncesvalles:France:July 2018 We were up early (well sort of) and packed and ready to go. Last stop before we leave France is a Carrefour. Last chance for Chris to buy anything French. Yes yes I know you can buy French things anywhere but not the French selection you can get in France....duh! I was in…

Chilli Peppers, Ducks, Cherries and Chocolates…..the Basque Country at its finest!

Espelette:Itxassou:Ossés:St.Jean-Pied-de-Port : France July 2018   It’s still pretty grey when we leave St Pée-sur- Nivelle but we decide a little tour of the Basque French villages are in order.  First stop Espelette. This is the place where the red chilli peppers are grown. They even have a D.O.C registered for the area. Once the…