Snowbirds 2025

[rugbyken]

not sure which way to go at the moment with this dam weather Xx

we’re in the same boat looked at scooting across to med coast in spain but it’s the same there severe weather warnings next week , can see us hunkering down here at silves for another week at €56 for the week not a problem. been doing this in varying forms for 15 years never known weather like it sun most days but showers also and can’t complain at 17/18 deg

 

[marchie]

Moved from a damp Olivanza and drove to the Aire at Bejar, about 40 miles south of Salamanca. The Aire is beside the abandoned Railway Line, but the Motorhomes are parked in the Car Park area; the pitches inside the Aire look decidedly soggy ...
Fierce cross and headwinds during the journey. We joined a couple of HGVs undertaking Autovia Hard shoulder inspection duties every 3-400m about 20 miles from the Aire. Didn't need to see the Windsocks at the horizontal to know it was a wee bit fresh and frisky; the steering response told me all I needed to know ... . But the sun's signed on for the late afternoon shift, so all is well ...

Elaine must have been bored with the journey; as we passed a sign for a Spanish Picnic Park up, she said, 'Is it me, or does that Picnic sign look like a man crapping on his cassette ... ?' . Have a look when you next pass one (no pun intended), and see what you think. I can't see any other image now that Elaine has made that interpretation ...


Steve

 

[Motorhomers-R-us]

we’re in the same boat looked at scooting across to med coast in spain but it’s the same there severe weather warnings next week , can see us hunkering down here at silves for another week at €56 for the week not a problem. been doing this in varying forms for 15 years never known weather like it sun most days but showers also and can’t complain at 17/18 deg

We took the plunge as the forecast was dire and we’ve returned to Spain we’re going up and if it’s no better we’re going home as it’s forecasted this for over 2 weeks it changes if not we’re off home earlier X

 

[rugbyken]

to be honest the weather here has been much much better than forecast it was supposed to rain by lunchtime nbut we’ve sat out sunbathing all day my outside sensor still showing. 20+ at 5:30 just hope the rest of the forecast is as wrong lol

 

[Pauljenny]

to be honest the weather here has been much much better than forecast it was supposed to rain by lunchtime nbut we’ve sat out sunbathing all day my outside sensor still showing. 20+ at 5:30 just hope the rest of the forecast is as wrong lol

Remember it's carnival weekend. Shops may be closed. Spain really goes to town and is worth watching
Portugal has smaller, local celebrations but not always on pancake Tuesday.

Loulé puts on a huge bash, on national TV, but you may have trouble parking
Sao Brâs had their's, today, because of the lousy weather forecast.
Cold, grey and windy. But a lot of p155ed folk wandering around.

 

[Greengrass]

We are at Arques la Bataille not far from Dieppe 0 deg and a frost but the sun is out going up to 8c later after your reports not going to rust down there

 

[moonshadow]

We are at Arques la Bataille not far from Dieppe 0 deg and a frost but the sun is out going up to 8c later after your reports not going to rust down there

The weather is very fickle it changes its mind in the wink of an eye - safe travels - hope to see you before we head home

 

[Greengrass]

Long distance to day 84miles parked on a farm at Carsix going up to the house to get some proper calvados home made and mybe some cider also

 

[marchie]

Arrived at Simancas Aire mid-afternoon, and there's a wee bit of sun ...

Steve

 

[Pauljenny]

Loved it for years. Even before it was a proper aire.
We were the ones who put it on the W.C. P.O.I.s
Just in the right place.

 

[runnach]

Viewing BBC News and weather forecast this morning, forecast for Spain and Portugal is to be bad next week, of course this can change?

Look to high ground folks, clips showing Malaga area did not look good at all.

Stay safe

 

[Greengrass]

Woke up to a nice sunny day at Carsix might move on in a bit 3or4 hr drive maybe tough life aint it

 

[Bouydog]

Moved north to Sines yesterday to escape the rain and found the sun again. Not looking so good this morning though parked on the side of the road under the walls of the castle overlooking the marina.

 

[jeffmossy]

We are doing well with the weather at Silves, sat outside all afternoon yesterday until 20.00pm, we have had a couple of showers overnight but the cloud is breaking up again this morning, so hopefully another afternoon in the sunshine

 

[runnach]

A quick question gents, does the Spanish Euro adapter to refill GPL, does same adapter cover Portugal too?

 

[moonshadow]

A quick question gents, does the Spanish Euro adapter to refill GPL, does same adapter cover Portugal too?

We used the same one in Portugal as in Spain

 

[Bouydog]

End of a beach afternoon at Praia Do Salgado just outside Navare

 

[FIJIT]

Bit behind with posting this
2 nights at Parque do Rio motorhome site at Silves, Portugal ..... good to meet up with a few of you on our way through

We enjoyed the old town with its quirky houses and narrow cobbled streets plus the impressive Castelo and Catedral. Also enjoyed the city's park along the river (see Smuj trying to copy the yoga position) ... peaceful place to saunter, plus an ideal Smuj walking area next to the site .

The weather turned showery .... time to chase the sun

 

[FIJIT]

Now at Praia Vasco da Gama at Sines for our third night ... parked up on the road beside the beautiful beach. Dave and Debs moved onwards today while we stayed and prayed for sun!

We loved this place on sight. Two days of beautiful beach and sunshine. Day 3 started overcast and cooler, but the afternoon was good .... we even managed a swim (photos inappropriate) .

Day 1 - 6 mins walk uphill to Bom Remedio bar. Short walk into town to an explosion of lights, music, and revellers ... whoopee, it's carnival week !!

Day 2 - lovely evening meal alfresco at Bom Remedio bar (can highly recommend).

Love to all .... happy travelling (from our green home on wheels)

 

[Owlhouse]

4 weeks in Morocco over - waiting for ferry back to Algeciras. Been fun, different and will do it again. Even though Ramadan started there were lots of places to eat during the day and most shops etc were open so didn’t have any problems.