Well, not exactly nowhere, but the road is certainly a slow one! We have decided to get a bit more “close and personal” with the high ground to the south. The Picos de Europa. Covering some 500 km², the peaks…
2. ASTURIAS – BY ONE KILOMETRE.
Our campsite at Colombres is nestled just inside the border of Asturias. One kilometre further east and we’d be back in Cantabria. The term “Asturias” is named after its ancient inhabitants, the Astures, primitive inhabitants of the banks of the…
1. FERRY TO SANTANDER.
Before we catch our boat to Spain we have some stuff to do. Three months in Australia has left one of us with a bit of washing and ironing! … and another one of us with a pile of paperwork! …
14. THE END IS IN SIGHT!
One thing Australians do a lot of, is gambling! Every hotel, tavern, RSL (Returned and Services League) club, and surf lifesaving club has a gaming room. I’ve never been in one – you have to be able to prove you…
13. MORNING TEA AND SMOKO.
We’ve had a number of really good meals in Australia – and, admittedly, a few dodgy ones. But these latter ones have usually been when we choose the cheap seniors meals! We had one of the good ones at Monica’s…
12. SAMFORD AND THE MOUNTAINS.
We are thinking of getting our car done up a bit like this – but without the spelling mistake, obviously! Maybe in lime green or lurid pink! Fish and chips at the Boat Shed at Cotton Tree while frisby is…
11. BRISBANE CITY.
The Labor Government decided it needed a really good vote winner. They elected to go for reasonably priced public transport. This would have the dual advantages of being a vote winner AND moving a lot of vehicle journeys off the…
10. BACK TO THE COAST.
From Toogoolawa, we stuck largely to the main roads – but there was one exception. We’ve been caught out here before! Approaching Peachester, at Cedarton, the sat nav insisted we branch off onto the “Commissioners Flats Road”. This took us…
9. STANTHORPE.
Our first overnight stop on the way to Stanthorpe was at Grandchester. On a previous visit we had stayed a night at Spicers Hidden Vale. This time the resort had priced itself out of the market as far as we…
8. GETTING OVER ALFRED & A TRIP INLAND..
As the memory of the recent storm fades, places start re-opening. Often with limited customer numbers. The Boat Shed in Cotton Tree on the move again – with just four punters… … and as it was a few days ago…