So we're off again, but not on a ship this time. This adventure is going to be in our much loved campervan (or motorhome), Drago. Despite owning a campervan for the best part of 13 years, we have only ever crossed the sea to tour abroad once, and that was to Ireland. We decided to start making up for it, and today we set off for our grand "To the Mountains and Back" tour.
Who knew how much planning we'd have to put into this! And so much preparation to make sure Drago was fit to travel. The van has undergone it's first "habitation check" since we bought it 8 years ago, (some people do them annually), and then some expensive work such as tires, a new driver side mirror ("How Much!") and batteries. Then there are European regs regarding things like warning triangles, hi vis vests and UK stickers,. There are possible electric connection issues that have to accounted for, and possible different fittings when filling up with LPG. And then there are Crit'air stickers, tolls and vignettes to sort out
While Peter was emptying his bank account into the van, I've planned the places we're going to visit and the sites we'll stay at. What started as a trip out to Bavaria in Germany has ended up a bit of a tour of Europe. Costs have gone up. And then up a bit more, but we are soooooo looking forward to it.
And today is Day 1. We've driven from home all the way down south to a little Camping and Motorhome Club "Certified Location", (which means it meets basic requirements such as providing drinking water and a place to empty the loo). It's basically a field, but it's very cheap, level, the grass is cut, the sun is out, and we've got the place to ourselves. Who could want for more? 
Tomorrow we catch the P&O Liberte ferry to Calais. We're a little concerned about the new ETIAS system cos we are not quite sure how long it will take, but we're allowing ourselves loads of extra time.
But it's been a beautiful evening, so we are just going to enjoy the rest of our stay here... We've got an early start tomorrow.
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