Cycling Great Cumbrae
After 3 miles I arrived at Fintry Bay where there is a lovely little cafe serving ice creams, food, drinks. Perfect opportunity for refreshments. Continue reading
Travel ๐
Comedy in Glasgow
Today I was in the audience for a recording of BBC Radio Scotland’s popular comedy programme, Breaking the News, at a venue in Glasgow. This week’s panel were: Ashley Storrie, Scott Agnew, Athena Kugblenu and Sam Lake Continue reading
Spring Sunshine
As I write this evening I am half way to Scotland. I’ve picked the right week….warm and Sunny, as my cousin Victoria told me this week “go quickly for this once in a decade phenomenon in Scotland”. I’m staying tonight in a hotel just off the M6, about 10 mins drive from Lancaster City Centre. Continue reading
Germany to Cirencester
Evening, all! I am writing this blog from home in Cirencester having returned from Germany safely late last night. Continue reading
Auf Widersehen, Bayern :(
As I woke up the day felt different. Warm sunshine had been replaced by some short, sharp thundery showers. This didnโt stop me from feeling sad that I would today be leaving Bavaria, starting the long drive back home to Cirencester. Continue reading
Zugspitze: Germanyโs High Point
I set off mid morning on a mountain trip; I was planning to head to the Zugspitze โ 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)โฆ.In the UK youโd 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