The Gorges du Verdon is the most wonderful part of France that you’ve never heard of. At least Mark and I hadn’t. I can’t understand why; what, with it being the world’s second largest canyon next to the Grand Canyon. Mark has seen the Grand Canyon, so could offer a comparison, “The Grand Canyon isContinue reading “A Week in Provence – Moustiers-Sainte-Marie & SUP in the Gorges du Verdon”
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Towing the Gorges du Verdon – Our Most Challenging Drive… Ever!
“The Transfăgărășan was nothing compared to this!” Mark was referring to the day we joined the Mile High Club. With Caravan Kismet in tow, you understand. We crossed the Carpathian mountains in Romania on one of the world’s most dangerous roads. Kismet has conquered a number of mountain passes (see the Dangerous Roads section ofContinue reading “Towing the Gorges du Verdon – Our Most Challenging Drive… Ever!”
Hill Towns & Cloud Forests – Saluzzo & Pian Munè, Italy
Founded in 1,000AD, Saluzzo is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Italian region of Piedmont. It occupies a striking hill top position, with the imposing, pyramidal peak of Monviso, ‘The Stone King’ as a backdrop. Saluzzo takes its name from the Salluvii, one of the tribes who first settled in the area whileContinue reading “Hill Towns & Cloud Forests – Saluzzo & Pian Munè, Italy”
Leaving Lockdown – A Bit of a Scrape
If we get there, it will be third time lucky. Twice before, Mark and I have planned to go to Spain. The first time, temperatures soared above 50°C. People were dying from the heat, so we turned left and went to Romania. Then, last September, two days before our ferry, a tenant gave notice, whichContinue reading “Leaving Lockdown – A Bit of a Scrape”
World Wide Walkies 