Gorgeous drive along the Autostrada down to Levanto – a great place for exploring the Cinque Terre, five small towns in close proximity clinging to the cliffs high above the azure sea. The houses are multicoloured – makes you want to grab your easel and paints. Camp site turns out to be a gem. So […]
Lending a hand to sort out the droopy tree problems in Northern Italy.
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Off to Italy. To campsite at Laigueglia on the Liguria coast. Thought we’d take the pretty way , along the coast rather than the Autostrada. Down through Menton, turn left and, whoops, we’re in Italy. Battled through manic traffic as far as San Remo. Sccooter madness all around. Then decided on the motorway so that
Beaten by the mad Italian traffic. But not ‘frit. Read More »
Down the A7 competing for space with lots a crazy drivers, all heading for the sun. Some tasty motors including Ferrari. Porches plentiful. Zip past Cannes and Nice high up on the toll road. Exit for Menton. Lunch in Supermarket. No one knows where the campsite is. We don’t have WiFi so can’t look it
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……this time in the Chateau Neuf du Pape area – domain name Chateau Cabrieres. Great drive down once we got off the motorway. Orange looks like a place worth visiting : there’s an amazing triumphal arch just been restored. Camping spot superb. On our own, apart from two feral and snooty cats. Tasted the wine
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First night is spent on a France Passion site. A small organic vineyard. Domain Paires 69620 Ternand. Guided tour (just for us) by the owner Jean Jacques. Tasting in great old atmospheric cave. Bought 10 bottles.
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Mostly flat and boring walk around what is called the Jubilee Ride. Route available to download from Cherwell District Council. Tusmore Park an impressive if tasteless edifice.
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This walk starts at the White Lion Inn at Soberton and mainly follows the route of the Wayfarers Way to Hambledon – a short loop on other paths and then uses the same path for the return journey. The terrain and views are excellent – seeing it all twice is no hardship. A pleasant evening
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