Tam, Jade and Franky's European Adventure

[icantremember]

I like that duke ....is that the 390?

Should go to Specsavers Tam!

 

[Northernraider]

Yes,we picked it up in December from Drysdales in Perth. I don’t have any pics of everything in with the 690 but it doesn’t take me more than 5 minutes to remove everything to get the bike out, pushbike either side of the proper bike. The tailgate on the Frankia is a real bonus.

Yeah I like the tailgate it's very handy.

 

[Northernraider]

Should go to Specsavers Tam!

I noticed after I'd posted lol ..

 

[Northernraider]

Stunning waves here today it's a shame I don't know how to upload videos to here.

Met another furry friend too. ..lovely colours

 

[Northernraider]

Here is the parking sign .Seems ok to park.Police cars up and down the street but not bothered .Second pic shows the parking spot if you look carefully in to the distance.View attachment 219429 View attachment 219430

That sign is actually really confusing , the top one looks to say no tents or caravans ...bit the bottom one isn't a restricted sign but still has a caravan on it ...so if a caravan is only parked ie still hitched with no steadies down it should be ok.

Have to say I've had no bother where I've been parking, there is always police drivebys but only in valencia did any say to move and even then he just asked me to move the van every 24 hours even if it was only a few hundred yards up the road. As long as not sat on the same spot.

I'm kind of glad there's not been any other motorhomes parked overnight in this carpark I'm in just now....ive been the only one here last night and tonight , I think the boy racers keep them away but they bugger off around midnight so I've no issue with them

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[mojo]

In fact,a caravan with car did park up a few nights ago.Stayed hitched and left in morning.I assume one sign says no indication of camping such as chairs,laundry,cooking outside,etc.The second indicating parking for us in this area only.
This will be our third and last night in the same spot.Hopefully will not be asked to bump along the line.Sunday lunch booked followed by live music outside the Blues bar.Told this is a lively afternoon each Sunday.
Feeling sorry for the just opened beach shack,I can see him from our spot and no customers yesterday or so far today.
Will buy a drink on way up to lunch.

 

[busby]

I can get the motorbike and 2 mountain bikes plus the table and chairs in my Frankia.View attachment 219466

Think you could just about squeeze my camper in there Big Tree.. BUSBY,,

 

[nicholsong]

Tam

Congratulations on your thread reaching page 100.

You are obviously keeping the kiddy-winks well entertained . Thanks.

Geoff

 

[Drum Major]

Definitely keeping us entertained on a cold snowy Sunday keep the pic coming

 

[intokenny]

Defo been keeping me entertained an thinking one day.

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[Northernraider]

After the band practice this morning i went and done the tourist bit in cartagena.
The old Roman theatre is being restored and there's a viewing platform you can walk out to see it ...have to admit I was crapping it walking on that as it moved and the aluminium floor was unattached at places.
Some interesting trees with really amazing roots on them. Another band in full costume had a parade down one of the main streets so followed that for a bit and then down to the harbour. Some lovely buildings around and lots to see. Lots of restaurants too so I'm thinking I may go out for dinner tonight.
Thankfully when I got back to franky the mad dutch people had moved their vans to the other side of the carpark so peace is restored for now.

 

[icantremember]

Fascinating pictures as usual, thanks Tam

 

[PORKSTER]

Spring on its way ,the beach shack opposite our aire just put out his chairs for first time this year.View attachment 219471

looks a nice spot where is that ?

 

[Lenny HB]

Stunning waves here today it's a shame I don't know how to upload videos to here.

Upload the video to YouTube then copy and past the URL into your post then delete the "s" from the"https://"

 

[namwaldog]

If you want to find out a little bit more about the boat(ship) in your penultimate image, google ....
Sailing yacht A

Think there ia a video on youtube as well

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[Glynbo]

Hi Tam just out of curiosity what phone network have you got and have you got any data restrictions?
I`m enjoying reading about your adventure by the way.

Glyn

 

[Northernraider]

Hi Tam just out of curiosity what phone network have you got and have you got any data restrictions?
I`m enjoying reading about your adventure by the way.

Glyn

I'm with ee I have 2 packages 15gb data on my phone 20gb on my tablet and Unlimited calls texts etc anywhere in Europe

 

[Teuchter]

looks a nice spot where is that ?

Bolnuevo near Mazarron - there are about 20 MoHos "wilding" in the open space across the road from the beach cafe shown in the photo.

No camping signs etc but the police don't seem to be bothered at the moment

 

[Northernraider]

Bolnuevo near Mazarron - there are about 20 MoHos "wilding" in the open space across the road from the beach cafe shown in the photo.

No camping signs etc but the police don't seem to be bothered at the moment

I'm moving along there today for a day or two so hopefully they don't have a kick out lol. I've been to the aire this morning replenenished tanks emptied waste and now doing my laundry and a bit of shopping.
I want to return to cartagena on Friday for the start of semana Santa so this place looks a nice stop gap for a few days.

 

[Northernraider]

Well after a busy morning doing laundry shopping and van servicing I have finally arrived at bolnuevo.

Seems alright so far ...theres a few vans here but we'll spaced out not overcrowded no one out on chairs etc so all is good


And the sun is out ...what more can you ask for.

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[Northernraider]

I had a lovely 3 course lunch in the supermarket , an ice cold litre of beer , cheese bacon and chicken nachos, a chicken and salad burrito , a chocolate sundae ice cream and a coffee all for 7.95€ that was good lol ....im stuffed now and need a sleep ha ha

 

[Teuchter]

I had a lovely 3 course lunch in the supermarket , an ice cold litre of beer , cheese bacon and chicken nachos, a chicken and salad burrito , a chocolate sundae ice cream and a coffee all for 7.95€ that was good lol ....im stuffed now and need a sleep ha ha View attachment 220124

Which supermarket Tam?

We are at Bolenueva at Camplng Playa Mazarron

 

[Riverbankannie]

Yeah I can see the castle from where I'm parked up just now...will check out the town and castle in the morning. Nice peaceful spot here and great views ...just been out for another cycle View attachment 209895 View attachment 209897 View attachment 209898 View attachment 209900 View attachment 209901 View attachment 209903 View attachment 209904

After being turned out of the car park in town at Pensicola, near the fishing quay, even though we had a valid ticket and we were parked in a marked bay, not a coach bay, we took a look at where you parked for night. We didn’t want to overnight in car park just use to visit the town. Couldn’t see any signs prohibiting campers. Police came round about 3 pm and gave us a warning.

Unfortunately, although lovely, your overnight stop just too exposed today with the wind blowing a hooley. Felt unsafe.

 

[Northernraider]

After being turned out of the car park in town at Pensicola, near the fishing quay, even though we had a valid ticket and we were parked in a marked bay, not a coach bay, we took a look at where you parked for night. We didn’t want to overnight in car park just use to visit the town. Couldn’t see any signs prohibiting campers. Police came round about 3 pm and gave us a warning.

Unfortunately, although lovely, your overnight stop just too exposed today with the wind blowing a hooley. Felt unsafe.

Yeah I think you'd be rocking a bit with that wind ...its hitting me just now at bolnueva

I'm still picking the sand out my eyes from my 10 minute bike run lol

 

[Northernraider]

Which supermarket Tam?

We are at Bolenueva at Camplng Playa Mazarron

It was in cartagena just before I left there to drive here.
It was called nam nam and was inn the big eroski supermarket.

Think I've just cycled past your campsite about ten minutes ago is it the one at the beach

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[Northernraider]

Nice wee place this

I don't think much of the campsite round the corner though ....

 

[Southdowners]

Is that a campsite???!!! Looks awful - certainly one to miss I think!

 

[Teuchter]

It was in cartagena just before I left there to drive here.
It was called nam nam and was inn the big eroski supermarket.

Think I've just cycled past your campsite about ten minutes ago is it the one at the beach

Yup - thats the one - a cycle ride to Puerto Mazarron is worth while - only about 2 or 3 miles from where you are parked - also if you turn right out of your spot and go over the hill to the next bay it is lovely (providing its not raining) steep hill though!!

 

[Northernraider]

Is that a campsite???!!! Looks awful - certainly one to miss I think!

It is ...i just passed it and thought don't like that much ...way to packed together and a little prison like

 

[Northernraider]

Yup - thats the one - a cycle ride to Puerto Mazarron is worth while - only about 2 or 3 miles from where you are parked - also if you turn right out of your spot and go over the hill to the next bay it is lovely (providing its not raining) steep hill though!!

Cool I'll do that tomorrow. .hoping to stay here till Friday but will see

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