A somewhat thwarted start to the summer holidays…
After taking VivaLaVida out of its winter quarters by carrying out a major service, replacing the steering ball joints and some other maintenance work, Emile and I set off again on board for a three-week holiday heading to Galicia, which we hadn’t discovered last year. But after barelyRead More…
Way home and laste gateaway of 2023
1. We find a place to sleep in a beautiful forest. 2. In the rain, this forest is beautiful. 3. Dinner. 4. On the way back, we stop at the Cascade des Tuffes. 5. Then we go discover the Herisson Waterfalls. 6. Upper waterfall. 7. Beautiful river. 8. A fewRead More…
Getaway to the Loire Valley
Having received a stay in a Lodge at the zoo of La Flèche as my 60th Birthday present, we went there during the fall holidays. On the way back, I took the opportunity to show Emile some of the Loire Valley castles. 1. Boondocking along the Cher…Read More…
Jura outing
After the start of the school year, we went to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Jura ridges. 1. Overlooking Chapelle-des-Bois. 2. The sky isn’t free of clouds. 3. … but it seems the sun will pass below. 4.Read More…
Way home…
1. Last boondocking with view on the ocean, not far from Bilbao, while it is raining… 2. Starter with local products! 3. Emile’s happy! 4. Quietness… 5. The rain stops, giving way to a few colorsRead More…
Cantabria and Basque Country (continued)
The next morning, we continue to discover this rocky coast. 1. The ocean passes through the limestone crevices to create this small lake about three hundred feet from the coast. The swell makes the water move, a rather unusual effect! 2. Another arch. Read More…
Cantabria…
Here is the continuation of our discovery of northern Spain, now in Cantabria. 1. Here we are on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, in the Golfe de Gascogne where it is blowing strong that day. 2. Walk in the eucalyptus trees. Read More…
Navarre and Basque Country…
1. As we continue our progress towards the West… 2. … we take a short break in a wind farm. 3. Around midday, we reach Urbasa Natural Park, a gorgeous karst plateau between 2,400 and 3,000 feet above sea level. Read More…
Loarre Castle
1. We stop to discover the superb castle of Loarre. 2. Its fortified walls are still almost intact. 3. The main porch… 4. …and the staircase which leads to the different courtyards and interior buildings. 5.Read More…
D5 Creation