After leaving Florence I drove deep into the Tuscany countryside to a small farm It is owned by Daniele and Alice who are very lovely. They welcome campers to stay for free, including use of hot showers and toilets. They even left a slice of homemade cake on my bonnet each morning. I went on… Continue reading Tuscany
Author: Alex Scott
Florence
Feeling back to my healthy self I was able to spend 2 lovely long days exploring Florence The birthplace of the Italian Renaissance And often voted the most beautiful city in the world I went into the cathedral Which boasts the first octagonal dome in history to be built without a temporary wooden support And… Continue reading Florence
I made it to Italy
After 10 days, I finally tested negative for covid and could start my drive to Italy. My first stop was Sestri Lavante I treated myself to some gelato And breathed in the sea air I’m still not feeling 100% so I’m taking it slow… but my new found freedom feels so good!
Covid
On arriving in France I got all my jobs done. Cleaned the van, stocked up at the supermarket, bought some French internet, did my washing at the laundrette (a luxury I’ve not had for months) and took myself off to a forest to just relax for a few days. I started to feel very ill… Continue reading Covid
Problems with Police
With the exciting news of our repatriation ferry we packed up our things and said goodbye to Imsouane We began the 4 day drive north There were lots of jobs to do on the way Print ferry tickets Do a covid test 24 hrs before and pray for negative result Renew online vaccine passport and… Continue reading Problems with Police
Repatriation
We had news the other day that the French Embassy were putting on a repatriation ferry. We found out how to sign up but we were not hopeful because we are not French, and priority was going to be given to French citizens. A few days later Harry got a phone call from the ferry… Continue reading Repatriation
Sun and Surf
We have now been in Imsouane for over 2 weeks The weather has been delightful bright sunshine and between 22-27°c Craig, Aimee, Chloe, James, Bianca and Luca all went on their way leaving me, Rachel, Harry and Paul We have been surfing nearly every day Sometimes the tide times mean we get up for sunrise… Continue reading Sun and Surf
Festivities
We had a crazy drive to Imsouane. Google maps took us on a ridiculous route that was an off road track most of the way. Rachel and Harry’s van started smoking from the brakes and Harry was suffering from a stomach bug. We took it slow and kept stopping to let their brakes cool down.… Continue reading Festivities
Friends and Fires
As expected, Morocco extended the border closures and our ferry was cancelled again. They will review on the 31st Dec, we have a new ferry booked on the 1st Jan but I am expecting the same to happen then too. So for the foreseeable future I live in Morocco. Rachel and Harry rang to say… Continue reading Friends and Fires
Fes
Fes is one of the oldest and largest cities in Morocco It was founded in the 8th century It’s known as the cultural capital Home to the oldest university in the world, Al-Qarawiyyin Hand crafts are still produced in the same way they have been for centuries Blanket weaving, pottery throwing, hand chiselling stonework, hand… Continue reading Fes