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Crossing Spain in a Motorhome – Nerja to Santander

March 27, 2021
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We're heading home from Nerja, in Andalusia. We've just taken three days to travel across Spain in a motorhome to the ferry at Santander.
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Final Sunlit Days on the Costa del Sol, Nerja

March 24, 2021
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After spending the winter of 2020-21 in our motorhome at Nerja on a campsite on the Costa del Sol, we're heading north tomorrow.
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Into Our Final Week in Nerja and The Ashby 20

March 20, 2021
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We're into our final week at the campsite in Nerja. This week we've taken part in the Ashby 20 virtual road race and planned our return home.
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A Year On, Nomadland, Lithium and Thoughts of Home

March 13, 2021
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Thoughts on motorhome life: Lithium Iron batteries, Nomadland, returning to the UK, the COVID-19 situation in Nerja and other bit and bobs...
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It’s 2021 – When Will Motorhome Travel Be Possible Again?

March 9, 2021
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How might motorhome and campervan travel within the UK and abroad be restarted during 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Andalusia Day, Zagan Moves, Motorhome Fridge Woes and Much More

March 5, 2021
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Here's what we've been up to in the past week including Andalusia Day, running, Zagan moving (such a rare event these days) and fridge woes.
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Free eBook Alert!

February 26, 2021
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For a limited time, A Monkey Ate My Breakfast is free at Amazon.
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Peak Anxiety, Another Almendrón Fail, and A Million Pound Motorhome

February 25, 2021
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An update from our motorhome in Nerja. Anxiety levels, failed walks and watching the Million Pound Motorhome - it's been a busy week!
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Planning Our Return to the UK, Going Gas-Free, Winter Motorhome Life & Internet TV Update

February 21, 2021
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An update on winter motorhome life from our campsite in Nerja, Andalusia in mid Feb 2021, and a few thoughts on going gas-free in a van.
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