Rufus does Europe

Quiet day for us. It was threatening rain for most of it. The camp has gradually been infiltrated by the “Blue Knights”- a huge international motorcycle group with various chapters! 😂 They have a uniform of mainly double denim with

After a lot of deliberation we decided to move. Camping Roma Capitol was ok, but was so vast it lacked atmosphere and the long grass just made us feel like we were stuck in a field somewhere. They were really

Back out to the coast this morning. We were up early due to all the bells ringing every four hours throughout the night. Fortunately, I didn’t hear most of them – just thought there was an early wedding this morning!

Nearly got blocked in this morning when the days Vesuvius visitors started to arrive. Driving out, we were head to head with a car at one point with no room for us to manoeuvre. We both just sat there –

Got up early to try and miss the crowds, and I suppose we did to start with. Even as we walked out of the campsite, a bloke came up and started explaining what we needed to see on a map

Cut across country to join the motorway this morning, although with hindsight, I think we missed some good bits on the coast. Both really tired 💤 as we were kept awake by a gang of mosquitos last night. We’ve taken

A driving day today but what a drive! Followed the coastal road heading for Maratea. Spectacular scenery nearly all the way. Very steep narrow bendy roads giving great views but little chance of getting down to the tiny coves below.

Another day in this lovely place. Whizzed up the steps to the town first thing to go to the post office. Just needed a few stamps for postcards etc. First you have to go through the airlock, one at a

Not much to report this evening. Had a lovely relaxing day. An hour at the beach 🏖 this morning with a swim – that’s that exercise stuff we used to do! Sat about in the shade with Rufus all afternoon

Up the motorway for a bit through many tunnels again this morning. We wanted to come back to Tropea for a couple of days as it’s so nice, but it meant going north to come back south! We know from