When visiting Pompeii we decided not to stay at the campsite at the entrance (the reviews had put us off) but instead stayed at a campsite in Sorrento called Santa Fortunata. Beautiful views over the bay and the campsite itself was very leafy with terraces. It was good for a few nights. Very easy to get to Pompeii – a bus to Sorrento station and then a train, all for €2.80.
And we had a great spot for our encampment
with Vesuvius in the distance
And Sorrento itself was really beautiful
Our third day in Greece and have moved south to Methoni, staying at Camping Methoni recommended by Sian and Phoebus. Definitely our sort of town and our sort of campsite. A relaxed feel and most of the people staying here are Greek. Right by the Sea, here is the view from our van
fabulous!
Went out for a meal this evening and had really interesting food, different to what we’ve had on the islands. Artichoke with peas, green beans (thick runner beans rather than thin beans), leek pie (delicious pastry) and potatoes done in the oven. Wonderful herby tastes of parsley dill and of course oregano. The town has two fresh fish shops so the barbacue is coming out tomorrow.
On board the ferry for Greece. We’re doing ‘Camping on Board’ so we sleep in our van on the garage deck. All very new and exciting!!
This has been great. We could hook up to electricity so could use our Remoska for cooking (gas not allowed) and they had showers and toilets for us to use. There were only 6 motorhomes on board and 4 of those left at Igoumenitsa so we pretty much had our own facilities. Very nice ‘Superfast’ new ferry, making our way down the Greek coast to Patras. Definitely recommend it. We sailed from Bari but you can also go from Ancona and possibly Venice. You need to book early to get ‘Camping on Board’. This made the overnight crossing pretty cheap £260 return for a 16 hour crossing, discounts being available for early booking and age!
Now staying on a ‘green campsite ‘ in Umbria. They have an olive farm producing their own olive oil and various other products. It’s called Pian di Bocci near a village called Bevagna.
They have a number of animals including some one week old baby goats – very sweet.
Most acceptable campsite at Venice. Bus into Venice stops outside takes 10 minutes and costs €3 return. Restaurant bar shop, definitely to be recommended as a stop for a few nights
Fantastic to suddenly see it there.
Stayed overnight on Marine Parade – a line of motor homes going on the morning ferry.
Drove through four countries today. Belgium got the thumbs down on the motorway services but Luxembourg has the cheapest fuel.
Now in a village called Perl in Germany staying in the car park of the swimming pool where motorhomes are welcome. Just up the road from the river Mosel sitting in a bar sipping… yes you’ve guessed!
Stayed at a great campsite at St Ives just 10 minutes walk from the town and right by the sea. It’s called Ayr Holiday Park and I’d definitely go there again
It was on the coastal path and within a few minutes there was a lovely view of St Ives
