Heading south There’s plenty to explore in the Outer Hebrides, but sometimes you might need to head off to the mainland. Good job, there’s plenty to see on the mainland too. These road trip adventures normally begin with a ferry journey just to get you in the mood. All part of the experience if you’re … Read more
The big test I had been looking forward to today for five years. Now the moment was filled with trepidation. I had no idea if my repair would hold or not? There was only one way of finding out… so it was an early start from Barrage de Gileppe in Belgium, back on the road … Read more
Bye Belgium So time to leave my great little stopover in Strepy Thieu, Belgium and make the journey back to France and the port of Calais. After yesterdays long day of travel, yesterday means it will only be a couple of hours or so to make it to the ferry, so a nice relaxed drive … Read more
Das ist gut Germany Relaxed and refreshed after a day of ‘La Dolce Far Niente’ (Italian for the ‘sweetness of doing nothing’) in Wanderparkplatz Roßbergwiesen, it was time to push on through the Black Forest region of south-west Germany and head into France. When in France… Crossing over into France in this instance, meant crossing the Rhine river. For once this was a … Read more
Rust or patina? Know thy enemy, and for most people who own vintage VW’s (or for that matter, any other classic car) rust can be public enemy Nº 1, well I say for most, but there are some who it might be more a lifestyle choice! War on rust Whilst doing some more research on … Read more
Spring trip After a few weeks of ‘varied’ spring weather, it is nice to see the sun out, an ideal day to take the VW Early Bay Westfalia camper out for a trip to the coast! So pack the milk, tea bags and some water, and off to Rye Harbour we head! Rye Harbour is … Read more