From Galway I drove up to Northern Ireland On route I stopped at a sweet little house owned by Pat and Grainne. They open up their garden to van-lifers offering a place to park up, refill water, pick vegetables from their poly tunnel and a communal kitchen where there is also a washing machine, all… Continue reading Rachel and Harry’s Wedding
Author: Alex Scott
Galway
I left the Dingle peninsula and headed to Galway I met up with Kieren (a new friend from the training course in the woods) He was here visiting his old university friend James. James and his girlfriend Demi were very lovely and invited me in for a house shower and to join them, and their… Continue reading Galway
Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula
I said goodbye to the family and set off on my road trip north along the Wild Atlantic Way First the Ring of Kerry The sun was shining and the views were incredible I can see why Ireland is known as The Emerald Isle The beaches are beautiful and sometimes I felt like I was… Continue reading Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula
Ireland
My journey to Ireland was a smooth one and I even caught a glimpse of dolphins from the ferry I headed south from Dublin, towards Kerry The two places I had marked as good spots to sleep for the night no longer allowed overnight parking so I ended up driving til late.. Lidl to the… Continue reading Ireland
Time in England
My time in England has been filled with lovely things Parties Weddings Seeing friends and family And visiting a van commune I also applied for two jobs and got offered two jobs. I’ve managed to work out a way I can accept both. They are teaching children bushcraft skills in the woods I did a… Continue reading Time in England
The Big Drive Home
My original plan was always to return to England by early May as I have 3 weddings and a few other fun things planned for summer in the UK. Whilst I was in Montenegro I mapped out a route back with a few nice stops, but I knew I didn’t have time to explore anywhere… Continue reading The Big Drive Home
Mia’s Visit
Some of you may know already, but Mia was one of my chaplains at university (can you believe I started university 12 years ago!) and we have stayed in touch ever since. She hasn’t been away for 2 years because of covid and was feeling adventurous, so she decided to meet me in Montenegro for… Continue reading Mia’s Visit
A Stormy Start in Montenegro
The border between Albania and Montenegro was a tiny little wooden hut with two policemen inside. They didn’t seem very interested in my passport or other documents and instead spent 10 minutes questioning me about why I am travelling alone. They didn’t seem to understand my responses and came to the conclusion between themselves that… Continue reading A Stormy Start in Montenegro
Last Days in Albania
From the sweet little campsite in Permet I drove a little further north to Berat This town has a complex history and a unique style of architecture It is built on two sides of a river One side mostly Christian, the other side mostly Muslim Both communities living in harmony with each other I squeezed through… Continue reading Last Days in Albania
Cold Springs and Hot Springs
After leaving Butrint I headed into the mountains to the Blue Eye, a cold water spring which bubbles up in a 50m deep pool The water is crystal clear and you can see right down to the bottom I had the most magical swim of my life With the powerful currents of cold spring water… Continue reading Cold Springs and Hot Springs