Aug 14, 2009 - august 13 09

We have been to some lovely and amazing places just recently – we spent a night in Calvi at the top of Corsica is quite a small port but manages to take the very large car ferries that seem to cross non stop from the mainland. ... The next night found us in Ajaccio, the capitol of Corsica. ... We came early in the day to fuel up so we could go blasting along the west coast to show the guests a bit of Corsica from the sea side. ...

Jul 30, 2009 - end of July 09

We started out heading for Corsica to see what was around – quite a nice run across until about 25M offshore when the weather picked up and blew a Hooley of mildly biblical proportions as it tends to up there, lots of white caps and deep no backed waves that caused lots of salt spray all over the boat, not to mention down the inside of the sika on the windscreen. ... Next day we headed for Corsica and her beaches again and whilst I was occupied elsewhere, the boss decided he would head for the Isle de Montecristo where he had been once before. ... After that, I got to drive, so we headed for Corsica again and as it was getting on for dark, I was attempting to find us a berth for the night when I noticed a tender full of people waving. ... No room at any of the marinas due to the weather, so we headed further up into Corsica and as we hurtled into the bay of Porto Vecchio, I mentioned that the sky looked odd – either a storm coming or a fire. ... This town is perched up on the incredibly eroded cliff faces at the bottom of Corsica looking south across the straights, a truly amazing sight and then we turned into the hidden passage, which is the access to the marina and lower town. ...

Jul 7, 2009 - Into the sun

TUESDAY - July 7th Last night I found a found a quiet site next to a river to park up in -- It was a bit spooky I wasn't 100% sure it was Ok to park there so I expected the police at any time -- So I stayed up till after midnight and everyutime I heard a car I thought -- here they come.:) Had Bacon and egg for dinner tonight -- first hot food since I arrived ignoring mcDonalds (which i only have to get these journals to you --- honest ! ) Not sure where to go tomorrow -- Andorra bound or stay and play around here -- I'll sleep on it Night night from Castres ( Tarn Department ...

Aug 17, 2007 - St. Palais - St. Jean Pied de Port

Om half negen zitten wij aan het ontbijt.Om half negen zitten wij aan het ontbijt....

Oct 5, 2005 - The Pyrenean Shepherds

Friends Phillipe and Nathalie Lopes own an old hotel in the grassy foothills of the Pyrenees.Friends Phillipe and Nathalie Lopes own an old hotel in the grassy foothills of the Pyrenees....

Jul 15, 2004 - Voy a ir los Pirineos para ver Le Tour De Francia

Well I have had two fantastic weeks here in Barcelona.Well I have had two fantastic weeks here in Barcelona....