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Offroading In A Motorhome!

OBIDOS. Strange wandering in the night, I found myself wearing a dressing gown outside the van not knowing where I was. I can only...

Is That Dog Really Wearing Spectacles?

PRAIA DE MIRA. Heavy overnight rain doesn't abate until we're well on the way to the coast. As a result, we program satnav to use the...

At Least The Wine Is Local.

PESO DE REGUA. The locals drive around until 11pm which is quite civilised. Except that the church bells then took over chiming the hour...

Joining The Locals in Lordelo.

LORDELO. The time change from Spain plus the extra hour play havoc with our sleep pattern overnight. We wake up to find a family on the...

Turning The Clock Back Twice In One Day.

BOM JESUS DO MONTE (BRAGA). The new bridge next to the site is suspended using high tensile steel cables. They whistle in the wind....

Los Dos Pelligrini.

PONTEVERDE. Who knew there are two Camino? We learnt earlier this week that the Camino from San Sebastian can be performed via the coast...

Third Time Lucky.

MILLADOIRO. An English van was parked near the beach last night. This morning he uses the facilities for free. He explained that the...

Valleys, Viaducts & Villas.

TAPIA DE CASARIEGO. With a wave goodbye to our new Irish friend, we're on the road by 9:45. We choose the motorway option again. The...

Tapas Are Small Portions, Aren't They?

LLANES. A long journey ahead of us prompts us to be on our way by 9 again. It starts with slow winding climbs and falls and the moves...

Monday's Washing Day, If You Can Find A Machine.

LEKEITIO. Concerned that charges might start at 9 am, we leave site just before in search of a washing machine near the port. Unknowingly...

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