Today we finally moved onto continental Europe. Not by much, but enough. We decided to make an early move from Battle in the hope of catching an earlier Euro Tunnel. It worked. We were moved onto a train one hour…

On Friday we headed down to see Sarah’s sister in St. Leonards on Sea, via Hassocks. The reason for the diversion via Hassocks was a fairly sombre one – we were visiting Sarah’s Mum’s grave. Sarah’s brother Jon and his…

We’ve finally left home. We spent the morning loading a few last minute items and securing the house for a potential 8 month absence.   Finally at 1.30 Basil’s engine roared into action and we were off. To be honest…

So, after six weeks of hard(ish) work in retirement Basil is packed and ready to set off tomorrow. Sarah retired last Friday and we’ve had farewell get togethers with friends in Leeds and on a campsite in Bridlington. Much drink…