Ireland, Scotland then Home…
I had a great crossing from Bilbao to Rosslare. Brittany Ferries are excellent. Their ships are big and spacious and the crew are always friendly and helpful, so it was …
Spain
Adios Bilbao
What a morning…! The ferry is at 11am so I departed the hotel at 9am. Well, tried to… It was raining so when I got to the garage I put …
A Wet Ride from Carcassonne to Bilbao
Todays ride was 360 miles – and it was a slog. A boring, monotonous slog, but I got where I wanted to be on one piece, so life isn’t too …
Spain to France – Blaines to Villemoustaussou
Under a bright blue sky I left Spain and headed north-east into to France. I really do have a big love for Spain. It’s a big, vibrant and ever-changing country. …
Barcelona & Girona
BARCELONA. I do like Barcelona. Yes, its a big tourist trap and its very busy with all the visiting cruise ships and cheap flights, but – if you venture off …
Hello France, then Hello Spain…!
Another day in the saddle and another big jump of 280 miles between countries. I was up at 7am and at 7.30 I was on the upper deck of the …
Spain to Scotland. The end…!
29 FEB – And it’s goodbye Spain. Goodbye Santander – and goodbye to mainland Europe as I am now on the ferry and about to head to sea. I’m homeward …
Porto to Santander
27 FEB – This morning I reluctantly packed all my kit, loaded the bike and headed north, leaving Portugal and riding back into Spain. When I left the weather was …
Spain to Portugal
How does that song go..? “With two wheels on my wagon, and I’m still rolling along”… Well, with two new tyres the journey continues. I left Mazagon this morning heading …
Huelva – and a blown Rear Tyre
18 FEB – Well, that was a fun day…! I left the delights of Seville this morning with the intention of heading to Portugal, somewhere between Albufeira and Lagos. It …