Armytwowheels & Sid James - Grand Tour 2016/17

[Armytwowheels]

Thanks Judith, much appreciated. I think I will feel safe on the aire, it's more like a campsite with locked gates at night. We also have friends staying in an apartment just down the road as well, so I won't be too isolated. I didn't fancy running Colin into the airport on the scooter and back again from Totana #numb bum!

 

[PhilandMena]

Thanks Martin.
No, we are not going to Morocco this year. We always intended to give it a miss this year but got the paperwork ready just in case. However, with Colin potentially having to fly back for tests we are going to stay in Europe. Are you going?

We too plan to stay in Europe this winter. Late Feb - June. Will keep an eye out for your whereabouts and hopefully will be able to hook up with you along the way. Our plan at present is to travel from the coast at Peniscola all the way down to and on to Cadiz before entering Portugal early to mid April depending on weather.

 

[jumartoo]

Let us know how the phone call with the consultant goes. It could be something like an automatic follow up letter generated by the computer and sent out by the admin staff. Whichever way the conversation goes please let us know.

 

[Armytwowheels]

Will do. The letter certainly contradicts what Colin was told face to face. If we had thought he was going to resort to a biopsy this quick we would have stayed in the UK a bit longer.

 

[lorger]

Sandra and Colin sorry to hear your plans are being changed although it might be for the better as once he's had the results you can then plan better. My brother stays in Murcia although he travels a bit so if you need any assistance feel free to ask.
Also if driving back worries you again feel free to ask and I'll help you out.

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[jumartoo]

 

[Armytwowheels]

Our drive through the Pyrenees and the Somport Tunnel was simply stunning. I wouldn't reccommend it in the true winter but at this time of year it was beautiful, far nicer than the usual drag around Bayonne and Birritz. We spent the night on another free aire in the centre of Turael, half way between Zaragoza and Valencia. We covered just under 500k yesterday with another 434k to do today. Far too many kilometers a day for my liking but we are on a mission.

 

[jumartoo]

@Munchie is coming this way I think. Hope he sees your pics.

 

[Armytwowheels]

Bit South for Rochdale lass.

Have only just got this, bloody spell checker!

 

[BJKD]

Sorry to learn of Colin,s problems-let,s hope it all works out ok for him,and that he won,t have to go back for another buopsy.
Hope your journey to Los Narejos goes well.We spend a lot of time at the Camping Mar Menor near the Airport.
We are now in Totana and have been here 2 weeks.Weather and the nountain biking superb.
Regards.
Keith+Sandra.

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[Theonlysue]

Hope all goes well with Colin.
If you have to drive back, stick to the main roads and you'll be fine.
Keep us all posted.

 

[gus-lopez]

Our drive through the Pyrenees and the Somport Tunnel was simply stunning. I wouldn't reccommend it in the true winter but at this time of year it was beautiful, far nicer than the usual drag around Bayonne and Birritz. We spent the night on another free aire in the centre of Turael, half way between Zaragoza and Valencia. We covered just under 500k yesterday with another 434k to do today. Far too many kilometers a day for my liking but we are on a mission.
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That place you are parked in is a lovely place to stop. Ideal in spring /summer due to the shade from the trees. Ideal to overnight as well. Normally you can watch the Eagles above on the thermals in the mornings.Just down the road before you get to where you parked where the fields are on the left I watched dozens of young eagles taking off/landing in the fields.

I even use it for a stop when going northwards ,although you can't turn in left so I go under the viaduct , turn right straightaway & 3 point turn & come back to it. I always go that way as the scenery through there , & all the way up to Langon, is stunning.
Even though I don't like the cold that is one area that I wouldn't mind living in.

Did you notice they refurbished & reopened the railway through there ? They started in 2014 replacing bridges , track everything. Only as far as Bedous at the moment though.Supposed to have reopened in July this year but I never saw a train on it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pau–Canfranc_railway

As other's have said if you need anything just shout up as I'm not far away either.
I've actually got to go to San Javier next thursday. Haven't been over there for some years now ?

 

[Armytwowheels]

.....and relax. Target reached, handbrake on, dog walked on beach, wine opened, liver and bacon cooking.

 

[jumartoo]

Where are you? Not San Javier already???

 

[Armytwowheels]

Where are you? Not San Javier already???

Yes, we have done mega kilometers over the last two days. We hate travelling like that but if Colin is flying back on Tuesday we wanted to be here and settled in.

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[Munchie]

Best of luck to Colin, hoping all goes well!

 

[jumartoo]

Let us know what the consultant says tomorrow.

 

[famdebree]

Sorry to hear your plans had to change. Hopefully the phonecall with the consultant goes well and Colin doesn't have to fly back. We keep our fingers crossed everything is ok!

 

[jongood]

Hi Colin & Sandra. Envying your trip, but not Colin's news. Hope all goes well.

Jon & Sue

 

[Ambilkate]

Wow that was some travelling . So glad you are settled . Hope all goes ok wth Collin will be thinking of ya both love from us three xxx

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[Robert Clark]

Hope all goes well for Colin today.

 

[Armytwowheels]

Unfortunately Colin has to fly home for the tests.

Flight booked and he is at present packing, lifts to and from UK airport and hospital arranged and accommodation while he waits the obligatory 5 days after the test.

Phew, exhausted.

 

[jumartoo]

Left hand doesn't know what ......... Can't believe they didn't know before you left.

Sorry Colin has to go back. Hope you'll be OK. I'm sure you will.

We'll be back here Tuesday 29th if you need anything.

 

[Ambilkate]

Sorry Colin has to fly back Sandra all the best Collin will be thinking of ya xxx love from us three

 

[famdebree]

Sorry for you both. Best of luck and we hope everything goes well.

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[Jenben]

Sorry to hear about this , hope everything goes well for you two and we get to catch up with you this winter.

 

[cliffanger]

Hope all goes well for Colin tomorrow. Keep in touch Sandra - we will keep you occupied while he's away. I'll start:

I spy with my little eye, something beginning with R.......

 

[lorger]

Hope all goes well for you Colin, fingers crossed. Sandra it wasn't a flippant comment when I offered my help to drive the MH back I work 4 days on 6 off so plenty of time.

All the best

 

[weekenders]

Hope all tests go ok with Colin, and safe return for him back to Spain.
Keep safe Sandra, I'm sure a lot of funsters will be around to help you out.

 

[BJKD]

Just to wish Colin our best wishes and hope that all will work out with a positive result.
Try to enjoy your stay until he is back safe and sound and that you can carry on with your trip .

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