Into Germany - The Black Forest
Germany
Heading across to Freiburg in Germany, blink and you miss the border with France. We stop at what we presume to be the Rhine and turns out to be a disappointing Wash or something and the Rhine is 200m up the road! Actually even this was a little disappointing, but presumably it becomes more special further along.
We turn up at the chosen campsite and find we have gone from one extreme to the other, last night’s lovely lake to the equivalent of Butlins! It’s a huge site with lots of static vans and hundreds of day-trippers, quite hideous but we stay since its late afternoon and very hot.
Andrew is partially pleased I think since he suddenly has young bare flesh to ogle at opposed to the over 60’s group which we have mostly encountered to date.
Here we are at the end of the second week. I know the cynical amongst you may be wondering how we are getting along together and have there been any rows! Well, we are getting on great and so far no problems with the confines of the van. We haven’t rowed but of course have had a few cross words and I have only thrown the map at him once.
What have we learnt about each other? Fortunately I don’t think anything too major or concerning; Andrew is a little obsessed when it comes to keeping the van in good condition, always closing latches and keeping items of similar nature ‘grouped together’. Of course the van should be kept clean and nice, and indeed it is, but it caused quite a stir when I located the serviettes in the book cupboard!
What does Andrew say? He is just too adorable and says there is nothing about me he didn’t already know…however, my clumsiness has become more apparent!
Week 2 – 18th to 24th June
Well I do believe it might be someone’s birthday this week…but then again, since I will be turning 33 perhaps its best to just ignore it! Since my boyfriend didn’t get around to buying me a present and couldn’t find what he wanted in France, I think he would be inclined to agree…
Heading across to Freiburg in Germany, blink and you miss the border with France. We stop at what we presume to be the Rhine and turns out to be a disappointing Wash or something and the Rhine is 200m up the road! Actually even this was a little disappointing, but presumably it becomes more special further along.
We turn up at the chosen campsite and find we have gone from one extreme to the other, last night’s lovely lake to the equivalent of Butlins! It’s a huge site with lots of static vans and hundreds of day-trippers, quite hideous but we stay since its late afternoon and very hot.
Andrew is partially pleased I think since he suddenly has young bare flesh to ogle at opposed to the over 60’s group which we have mostly encountered to date.
Here we are at the end of the second week. I know the cynical amongst you may be wondering how we are getting along together and have there been any rows! Well, we are getting on great and so far no problems with the confines of the van. We haven’t rowed but of course have had a few cross words and I have only thrown the map at him once.
What have we learnt about each other? Fortunately I don’t think anything too major or concerning; Andrew is a little obsessed when it comes to keeping the van in good condition, always closing latches and keeping items of similar nature ‘grouped together’. Of course the van should be kept clean and nice, and indeed it is, but it caused quite a stir when I located the serviettes in the book cupboard!
What does Andrew say? He is just too adorable and says there is nothing about me he didn’t already know…however, my clumsiness has become more apparent!
Week 2 – 18th to 24th June
Well I do believe it might be someone’s birthday this week…but then again, since I will be turning 33 perhaps its best to just ignore it! Since my boyfriend didn’t get around to buying me a present and couldn’t find what he wanted in France, I think he would be inclined to agree…
Todtnau – Black Forest
Leaving Butlins behind, thankfully, we head up into the mountains again, this time in the Black Forest. The scenery rivals that of the Vosges but perhaps doesn’t tip it. We stay at a sweet little site near the town of Todtnau, which is amongst the highest peak and in the South part of the forest, and take our first real hike up into the mountains and through the forest, which is stunning. It’s a very hot, beautiful day and what better way to reward a 10km hike and undo all the good than consuming a (very) large ice cream, well it would be rude not to eat it all!!
We travel to the Northern part of the forest; it’s a pleasant enough drive but we end up in a tourist trap eating Black Forest Gateaux, which we thought would be fun but was a little disappointing. After a long hot day of driving, on route to chosen campsite we see another, much closer, which turns out to be a little gem, located in the valley of the forest by a stream. The night, however, brings another storm and the thunder actually makes the van tremble!
Leaving Butlins behind, thankfully, we head up into the mountains again, this time in the Black Forest. The scenery rivals that of the Vosges but perhaps doesn’t tip it. We stay at a sweet little site near the town of Todtnau, which is amongst the highest peak and in the South part of the forest, and take our first real hike up into the mountains and through the forest, which is stunning. It’s a very hot, beautiful day and what better way to reward a 10km hike and undo all the good than consuming a (very) large ice cream, well it would be rude not to eat it all!!
We travel to the Northern part of the forest; it’s a pleasant enough drive but we end up in a tourist trap eating Black Forest Gateaux, which we thought would be fun but was a little disappointing. After a long hot day of driving, on route to chosen campsite we see another, much closer, which turns out to be a little gem, located in the valley of the forest by a stream. The night, however, brings another storm and the thunder actually makes the van tremble!
posted by Andrew and Zoe @ 06:49
4 Comments
4 Comments:
Hi guys - hope you're well. For some reason I couldn't get your blog page up and mother has had to help out! How embarassing!
Anyway - Happy Birthday Zoe. Hope you have a lovely day!
Sounds as if you're having a great time and am looking forward to watching the blogs and photos as the weeks go on.
All well here. Hicham has passed his degree with a 2:1 (2% off a 1st!) so he is well pleased. He's just waiting to hear whether he's been accepted onto a fully sponsored Masters degree at Cranfield University. Guess i'll have to work a little longer!!!!
Salma is fine - practising for her school concert which is in a few weeks!
We unfortunately have lost our cat Honey - she made it home but she was pretty beaten up - looks like a fox got her so we're all a bit down about that.
Fish are fine - Salma is keeping an eye on Norm for Andrew!!
Take Care of yourselves and look forward to the next instalment. I did have a laugh at the comments about Andrew's athletic prowess outside Lille!!! Love to you both, Lucy, Hicham & Salma xxx
I am so very jealous! You guys look like you are having a fab time and I like the idea of an 8.30 wake up each day. Keep the updates coming as it is a lovely way to pass my lunch hour
Hi Guys
Hope you are having a great time - the trip sounds amazing and the pics look fantastic. Andy, have sent you an email re house (to your hotmail account). Have had a bit of a change in circs (met the most amazing man!!) and would like to stay on for a few months (until after christmas) if ok with you, but no worries if not. Take care and speak soon. Miriam xxx
Hello Darlings, Wow! You sound as if you are having a fabulous time and rightly so. You both look very well and very happy. Wonderful.
We are all doing fine, U.Mal held back the flood waters and we survived a worrying few hours. As you know life is never dull in this house!
Official news which I suspect you knew I am to be Mimi the sequel. So exciting. Luce is ok and doing well, Salma is excited as only she can be and Hicham is in recovery.
Olly graduates with the fancy hat tomorrow, another milestone.
well love to you both and carrying on enjoying. Aunt and U.Malxx
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