The road. Keeping the van moving along the big main roads is easy. You can do it for hours. Driving the van well through the uncared for winding lanes of a Greek island, avoiding the worse bits that’ll shred your tyres, and maintaining a smooth ride for your passengers. Now that’s a different story. Sometimes […]
Greece
A winter in Greece. Brushing Through Thyme.
Many of us have been somewhere in Greece. A cruise may have docked at one of the great archaeological sites. Perhaps we’ve had an ouzo soaked week on an island. Or maybe we’ve spent longer on an island hopping tour. Hiring a car may have taken us further than just the strip of bars in […]
A slow start to a fast week. Romania, Bulgaria, Greece.
Miles versus dreams. Minty’s ticket is booked. I need to be in Thessaloniki on Friday. If I don’t stop loving where I’m at and start driving I’m going to be in an awful lot of trouble! Lots of miles means that I won’t be exploring as much and so I feel a license to indulge […]