Germany to Cirencester
Evening, all! I am writing this blog from home in Cirencester having returned from Germany safely late last night. Continue reading
Author: Fred Hart
Auf Widersehen, Bayern :(
As I woke up the day felt different. Warm sunshine had been replaced by some short, sharp thundery showers. This didn’t stop me from feeling sad that I would today be leaving Bavaria, starting the long drive back home to Cirencester. Continue reading
Zugspitze: Germany’s High Point
I set off mid morning on a mountain trip; I was planning to head to the Zugspitze – the highest mountain in Germany which sits right on the border with Austria, just a few km from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Continue reading
Innsbruck and Gilfenklamm
I had an early start after breakfast this morning for another international drive. The Alps cover more than one country – so I took the opportuity to visit two more Alpine countries. Continue reading
Ammergauen Alpen: Family Catch-up and Neuschwanstein
On Tuesday I woke up to get my first view of the alps from my bedroom window, and what a view! The weather was so lovely too; The last time I was in the area, it poured with rain. Nice… Continue reading
Driving to Bavaria :: Day 2
On the Autobahn I reached a top speed of 200km/h (just under 125mph)! Overtook a police car at 160km/h too (99.5mph)….In the UK you’d lose your license for that! Even at these eyewatering speeds though, people still overtake me. Continue reading
Driving to Bavaria :: Day 1
Today I drove all the way to Germany, for the start of my first German road trip in 2 years. I started off from Maidstone at 6am and headed for the Port of Dover. There was a bit of a… Continue reading
Chartwell
Guten Abend! I’ve set off on this year’s road trip to Germany a day early and have stopped overnight near Maidstone, ready for a short drive to Dover ahead of my ferry crossing tomorrow. Continue reading
Beach Day: Falmouth and Kynance Cove
Yesterday was my last day in Cornwall and the day for returning back home to Cirencester. As forecast the weather improved and was dry all day – A lovely day of Sunshine – and I decided not to walk, but instead went to the beach. Continue reading
Shorter Walk Than Planned
Yesterday I drove up to the Roseland Peninsula. Although just a mile from Falmouth, because of the river mouth it is 30 miles by road. Unfortunately the public transport links don’t quite link up with where I need them to in this part of Cornwall, compared to down on the Lizard or further towards Land’s End – more careful planning of walks needed in future. Continue reading