Siri Wigdel

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  • Day 2 — Reflections

    Dankje Weld, Vielen Dank Europa. Are horses in Holland as laid-back as the people? How often do you see horses lying down, flat-out in a field like this? First impressions, Europe feels relaxed and quiet, even in a traffic-jam…. Read more

  • Day 2 — Lunch stop in Holland

    Mr. Jones was a bit concerned that what he calls brown bread, is here called ‘grey bread’…? Read more

  • Day 2 — Bonjour Dunkirque

    Today we will have breakfast in France, morning coffee in Belgium, lunch in Holland and dinner in Germany. “When in Europe, do as the….xx”. Read more

  • Day 1 — Safety Checks

    Does anyone remember Dover Seaways? No? Do lifebelts have a lifespan? Never been so relieved to wave goodbye to the white cliffs of Dover, but still checking the safety equipment on board, just in case. While Mr. Jones has a little kip on a bench in the cafeteria…zzz Read more

  • Day 1 — 323.6 miles from North Wales to Dwfwr (Dover)

    Day 1 — 323.6 miles from North Wales to Dwfwr (Dover)

    This time was easy compared with last time we made the same journey. The old Ford Focus needed a new alternator by the time we got to Dover. Security is much stricter now. Read more

  • Day 1 — Leaving Spring behind

    Day 1 — Leaving Spring behind

    Leaving Spring behind at home today, going to look for Spring in other places. Driving 385miles today to get to Dover to catch a ferry to Dunkirque. (Did you know the name Dover originates from old Brythoneg Dwfwr, meaning water, wrth gwrs!) Leaving a Spring garden in all its glory, maybe we’ll come back to Read more