Planning my escape ...

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I've decided to head south mid-November crossing from Dover to Calais.

I'll be spending the Winter in the south of France again.

If anyone else is heading in that direction around then and would like to team up for the journey south just let me know ...
 
. . . with no particular place to go . . .

Setting sail from Newhaven on Sunday (one way) to anywhere I fancy.

If anybody wants owt dropping off, get in touch!

Loads of room in van.

£64 one way to Dieppe after discount, and will be heading to Spain/Portugal.

DFDS Freephone from UK 0800 9171201, Freephone from France landline 0800 650100 (chargeable from mobiles).

See you all around.

;-)
 
We are finally getting away within the next 10 days after two postponements, sisterinlaws illness.

Pyrenees and hopefully some walking.

Dezi
 
Well, it looks like I'll be setting off Thursday/Friday. I can hardly believe it! I'd never have been brave enough to go for it without this forum. I think I've even convinced a cute boy to come with me for a couple of weeks while I find my feet ;):dance: The bad thing about that is I'm going to have to drop him off in England again. The good thing about that is that it means I won't be as far South by November as I expected and so I'll hopefully be able to bump into more forum folk as I head south again, especially those leaving a bit later. Hopefully I'll get to bump into you Chris, that would be great! I thought I would be out of Southern France by the time you were there. I'm going to head for Langres first and then see where the wind takes me. Looking forward to seeing some of you in sunnier climes!
 
Dezi said:
We are finally getting away within the next 10 days after two postponements, sisterinlaws illness.

Pyrenees and hopefully some walking.

Dezi
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Sorry to here about sisterinlaws bad pyrenees dezi.
 
bazzybabes said:
Setting sail from Newhaven on Sunday (one way) to anywhere I fancy.

If anybody wants owt dropping off, get in touch!

Loads of room in van.

£64 one way to Dieppe after discount, and will be heading to Spain/Portugal.

DFDS Freephone from UK 0800 9171201, Freephone from France landline 0800 650100 (chargeable from mobiles).

See you all around.

;-)
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Oh, thought you were going to get a convoy together! Hopefully you won't be too far away when I get there in January.
 
carol said:
Oh, thought you were going to get a convoy together! Hopefully you won't be too far away when I get there in January.
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Sadly I don't know anybody really, only folk I met at the meet at Will's o' Nat's.

Will gladly meet up later, if you want? Maybe you can arrange a convoy to Maroc, Carol?
 
Anyone passing through the East Algarve... ?
We're about if you need help, advice or drink disposal.
Good news:
They have finally improved that disgraceful N125 from Vila Real to Tavira.
 
I suggest we might use this thread on a continuing basis as those heading south are en route.

I'll post my anticipated overnight stops as I go ...

Wissant will be my first stop. I always stop here - it's become symbolic and a chance to open the door the first morning and proclaim "We're in France. Hooray!"
 
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We hope to get away for a Month in France or Germany in about two weeks, then back home for appointments and hopefully away again for Xmas and New Year, I will post when something is definite
 
I`ll be watching with interest because all being well, wind in the right direction and all that malarky we`re going to try and get over there in January / February :dance:

We`re well used to going over April / May / June as well as September / October but it`ll be the first time in winter :scared:
 
[QUOTE=trevskoda;969106]Sorry to here about sisterinlaws bad pyrenees dezi.[/QUOTE]



Shes taking unguent for it.

Dezi
 
POI Admin said:
I suggest we might use this thread on a continuing basis as those heading south are en route.

I'll post my anticipated overnight stood as I go ...

Wissant will be my first stop. I always stop here - it's become symbolic and a chance to open the door the first morning and proclaim "We're in France. Hooray!"
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Our first stop is Nouvion 50.211278, 1.780400 or 50.211569, 1.779262 opposite Carrefore.

Dezi
 
Pauljenny said:
Anyone passing through the East Algarve... ?
We're about if you need help, advice or drink disposal.
Good news:
They have finally improved that disgraceful N125 from Vila Real to Tavira.
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I need all those things, most of the time :raofl:
If I'm anywhere near I'll be sure to look you up!
 
POI Admin said:
I suggest we might use this thread on a continuing basis as those heading south are en route.

I'll post my anticipated overnight stood as I go ...

Wissant will be my first stop. I always stop here - it's become symbolic and a chance to open the door the first morning and proclaim "We're in France. Hooray!"
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Great idea! And I'm going to steal your proclamation :D
 
Clunegapyears said:
Love the Langres cheese ... a right stinker. Keep it in a paper bag, not plastic.
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I love it too! Definitely one for eating rather than storing in the van for any length of time! As far as I'm concerned, the stinkier the better when it comes to cheese.
Do you guys have any further travel plans as of yet?
 
LindsayH said:
Well, it looks like I'll be setting off Thursday/Friday. I can hardly believe it! I'd never have been brave enough to go for it without this forum. I think I've even convinced a cute boy to come with me for a couple of weeks while I find my feet ;):dance: The bad thing about that is I'm going to have to drop him off in England again. The good thing about that is that it means I won't be as far South by November as I expected and so I'll hopefully be able to bump into more forum folk as I head south again, especially those leaving a bit later. Hopefully I'll get to bump into you Chris, that would be great! I thought I would be out of Southern France by the time you were there. I'm going to head for Langres first and then see where the wind takes me. Looking forward to seeing some of you in sunnier climes!
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It may be cheaper to buy him a plane ticket and drop him off at an airport in France somewhere?

Go for it Chriss, have a great time. Wish I was following you this year.
 
presently in Bertry (free leccy) in northern France, next stop Dun sur Meuse.....heading for Toulon & ferry to Sardinia then Sicily (again).
might stay in France if I could find a campsite that stays open all year & gives serious discount for long stays.....
suggestions anyone ??????
loads of good campsites on south coast of Sicily do good winter deals, my favourite one is €9 a night for over 30 day stay.

Camping in provincia di Ragusa| Camping Baia dei Coralli
 
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