Oh my, another day trapped in the car. It’s a long way to the shop if you want a chiko roll… One for the Aussies and AC/DC fans there, apologies to others. We’re still in […]
Oh my, another day trapped in the car. It’s a long way to the shop if you want a chiko roll… One for the Aussies and AC/DC fans there, apologies to others. We’re still in […]
Yesterday’s late rain saw us end the day at Itzehoe. Given how far we have to go, we need to pick up the pace to make it to the Le Havre ferry by the 13th. […]
A rainy day greets us, the first cool day we’ve had for a while. It’s family day today, lunch with my Aunt Maria, her two sons, their families and a family friend. Quite excited and […]
The thing about Germany that always catches me unware is how quintessentially pretty it is. We leave beachside Puttgarden to travel West towards Rendsburg. We’re having lunch with my Aunt tomorrow: it will be a […]
It’s our last day in Denmark today. I thought we might be here a day more, but Chris is on a mission. Guided by our book, we take one last scenic Danish drive, through the […]
Our time in the Scandinavian countries is fast drawing to a close. We’ve gone from knowing very little about them to falling totally in love with their natural beauty, ancient history and friendly people. […]
Thankfully I rarely need to learn a lesson twice. The morning is spent in research, guide book and map in hand until my inner Hermione’s need for order is quelled. I pick through the sights, […]
The sensation of time speeding up is upon me again. I can’t believe we’ve been away for 71 days; we’ll be home in a little less than three weeks. At this point, home seems as […]
It’s off to see the home of the melancholy Dane today. Much “To be or not to be. That is the question”. Studied in school, it’s quite fascinating to be here, and equally fascinating how […]
Today will be our last day in Sweden. We were originally going to only spend a short time here – the plan was to drive down Finland with just the last part of our journey […]