Where Have You Been In Your Van Today?
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Vaccine escape is certainly a factor, though none of the well-reported variants appear to have achieved this to any significant extent. Perhaps it's just perception over reality, given that new variants are no longer being reported as avidly as they were(?) As I say, I'm not an antivaxxer - I just have questions that have yet to be answered to my satisfaction.
Just returned from a trip up Scotland.
Set off last Saturday from West Yorkshire and headed up to our first stop at Loch Lomond. Nice site on the banks of the loch, a bit damp though!
Next day, on the move, drove up to Glencoe, beautiful scenery and tranquil site, very wet though!
Monday morning, had a stop to look at the Harry Potter viaduct at Glenfinnan and continued on to Mallaig to catch the ferry over to the Isle of Skye. Pitched up on a loch side site at Dunvegan. A bit wet though!
Tuesday, followed the coast road clockwise driving some beautiful roads ending up on a tidy site a mile outside Portree. Very wet and windy though!
Wednesday. Drove the eastern side of Skye, taking the Skye bridge back onto mainland Scotland. Drove down to a good site at the foot of Ben Nevis. A bit dryer this time, even saw some sunshine!
This morning, packed up and set a course for home. Nice pleasant drive through more stunning Scottish countryside. Made a stop at Tebay services only to be royally ripped off for two coffees and 2 sausage rolls (greasy!!!) £15 bloody quid! (you can't take the Yorkshire outta the lad
Returned home, first job, get the Henry out and clean the inside of the van. Externally, the van is filthy. Owing to the hosepipe ban it may be multiple buckets of water tomorrow. Can't be having a filthy van sitting on the drive.
Overall, a fantastic trip. Seen some beautiful places and experienced some pretty horrendous weather. Didn't stop the enjoyment of getting out and about on a good road trip in the van though.
Set off last Saturday from West Yorkshire and headed up to our first stop at Loch Lomond. Nice site on the banks of the loch, a bit damp though!
Next day, on the move, drove up to Glencoe, beautiful scenery and tranquil site, very wet though!
Monday morning, had a stop to look at the Harry Potter viaduct at Glenfinnan and continued on to Mallaig to catch the ferry over to the Isle of Skye. Pitched up on a loch side site at Dunvegan. A bit wet though!
Tuesday, followed the coast road clockwise driving some beautiful roads ending up on a tidy site a mile outside Portree. Very wet and windy though!
Wednesday. Drove the eastern side of Skye, taking the Skye bridge back onto mainland Scotland. Drove down to a good site at the foot of Ben Nevis. A bit dryer this time, even saw some sunshine!
This morning, packed up and set a course for home. Nice pleasant drive through more stunning Scottish countryside. Made a stop at Tebay services only to be royally ripped off for two coffees and 2 sausage rolls (greasy!!!) £15 bloody quid! (you can't take the Yorkshire outta the lad
Returned home, first job, get the Henry out and clean the inside of the van. Externally, the van is filthy. Owing to the hosepipe ban it may be multiple buckets of water tomorrow. Can't be having a filthy van sitting on the drive.
Overall, a fantastic trip. Seen some beautiful places and experienced some pretty horrendous weather. Didn't stop the enjoyment of getting out and about on a good road trip in the van though.
Been off work with it myself for a fortnight now, it's not very pleasant. Still can't smell or taste anything but apparently that can last for months. Hardly eaten anything either as my appetite completely disappeared.
I've done 3 negative tests in a row now so looks like it's back to work on Monday.
I was booked for the booster on the 22nd but have had to cancel as you need to wait 4 weeks if you've had it.
I'd say if you have the chance to have the booster then take it.
Glad you’re over it.
I had it in Nov 2020 and never got my sense of smell back properly.
I’ve hardly eaten anything and disappointingly
I’ve only lost 2lbs. Was hoping to get a stone off at least.
In that picnic picture I only ate one of the sandwiches and a bit of pork pie. Which for me is unheard of. I’d normally eat everything there and then still be starving.
I’m a engineer so I’ll trust the medical profession on what they do best.
The worst part of the whole process is being asked the same f’kin questions by every volunteer who’s martyred themselves to the cause.
I don’t need 10 people in Tesco to guide me to the milk so why do I need them to walk in a queue for a vaccination?
So back to where have you been in your van today… Spanish trip continues with a couple of nights in Denia, a town just north of Cartagena. Real nice town with a castle, large marina and a mix of a working town and tourist town. Campsite, Los Pinos, is just out of town with lots of pitches sheltered by trees. I managed to break one of the two washing machines last night so not a great started. The campsite has direct access to the sea and the area is a marine conservation area so should have brought my mask and snorkel. Whales can be seen off this coastline but not in October apparently…. Next stop is with friends who live up the coast before heading back towards Bilbao
Quite a way north of Cartagena! If you are ever down that way again, it is worth a longish walk up to the Bateria de Canizas, an old gun emplacement. A semi official tourist spot. Batería de las Cenizas - Senderismo y Niños en Murcia - Rutas en Familia (just a random site I picked up!)
I am south of you close to Guardamar del Segura.
Some bike rack needed for that.
Staying over in the car park of the Devonshire Arms Country Inn at Cracoe in the Yorkshire Dale's, just north of Skipton.
Lovely little pub stopover, friendly staff and great food.
Lovely little pub stopover, friendly staff and great food.
The White Horse east of Thirsk with the family on a week away to North Yorkshire
Just up the road from me. Where you staying Dave ?
We are in Laverton just south of Kirby Milzeard. Staying here for a week. I grew in in Garforth so exploring the dales and moors and seeing my folks and family.
Looks great, but if you’re eating a burger with a knife and fork……………………….
Yeah, and what's all that green stuff?
Heathens. The pair of you.....!!!
