Thursday 8th June We have belatedly discovered that this week is half-term for schools in Baden-Württemberg, the state we are in at the moment. This probably explains the number of motorhomes in Ulm and made us a little fearful of…
Why is Ulm so Popular?
Wednesday 7th June We had come to Ulm partly to satisfy my curiosity. I had visited Ulm on business 30 or so years ago and could remember the awe inspiring Cathedral and a small beer festival that was taking place…
I Don’t Like Mondays*
Monday 5th June Our overnight stop, which I described yesterday as more like a campsite without a reception, revealed more surprises. The best toilet and shower facilities we have ever seen on a campsite. They even exceeded the British Caravan…

A Close Shave
Saturday 3rd June Today was a pretty uneventful travel day. We ploughed our way up the Italian Autostrade around Milan and into Switzerland. It had been our intention to spend a few days in Switzerland but when I researched some…