Rob and Sarah Whiteman: May 2010

Cheddar and area with Rog & Julia 3rd 4th 5th May

Visited Cheddar gorge with our good pals Roger and Julia. Stayed on great little CL at Brent Knoll .Visited Wells and saw Cathedral and its grounds.

Then went to Weston Super Mare where Julia went for a paddle.
It was great seeing them both again.And Diva.

Back in Plymouth 30th April

Back to UK. Landed in Plymouth and had walk along cliff path. Met up with Becca and Luke for a meal. On Friday we met John and Deb and went for great meal at Fisherman arms in Plymouth.

Last day walk to Andrin from our site 28th April

Lovely riverside walk to shore. River full of fish,nice bar on route. Just hope the new road does not spoil it.

On road North Picos and Puron.

Picos de europa topped with snow, well they are very high.

Our site at Rio Puron, very nice but limited pitches for our van.

Campo Don Quixote near Salamanca 26th April

Lovely big site near river, great for canooeing and bird watching. On bus route for Salamanca. We will return here.

Barragem de Poivo 24rd April.

Our last night in Portugal at a free Aire at this barragem or reservoir, Peaceful setting.

Lisbon 23rd April.

This lift was designed by a student of Eiffel in the 1890's and takes you to a walkway to the top of the city.

The old church was gutted by fire and damaged by the earthquake of 1755 which destroyed most of the city.

The trams are very colourful and seemed to be sponsored by various businesses.

Praia da Guincho 22nd April.

Nice camsite and beach at Guincho. Must for a revisit.

Parque de Monserrate 21st April

Just out of Sintra this old Palace was in the middle of renovation. The gardens will be spectacular in a few years time. The Palace was closed and work was well under way.

Castelo Dos Mouros 21st April

This is a genuine 9th century Moorish castle but rebuilt by King Ferdinand in 19th century.

He seemingly had a bottomless pit for money.

Parqu de Pena & Palacio 20th April.

Wonderful park and Palace, rebuilt around a 16th century monastery in 19th century by the King Ferdinand. Wonderful walks and views and splendid palace.