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Lake views

Baron in Italy, Sun, 08 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon at a Lake in Europe, Italy

Four Countries in a Day, aka Almost Crossed the Alps

Baron in Italy, Sat, 07 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon at a Mountain in Austria, Europe, Germany, Italy, Switzerland

Today’s episode is sponsored by the European Union and the Schengen Zone. We are in Italy! We’ve been to four countries today, and we almost crossed the Alps. And without a single stop at any border. How awesome is that? …

On the Bridge

Baron in Italy, Sat, 07 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon at a Castle, Mountain in Austria, Europe

We found a cool place on the way! A walk bridge hanging over the road at 113 metres, joining two hills with an old castle on one and more modern forts on both! So happy we got to stop there …

The Nerd King

Baron in Italy, Sat, 07 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon at a Castle in Europe, Germany

What a view to wake up to! Now back to the lost cat key scare… Seriously thought we lost them! Thankfully after much searching and more panicking, we found they feel into the backpack. Already changed parking spot just in …

Winter Wonderland

Baron in Italy, Fri, 06 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon at a Castle in Europe, Germany

This night was a bit colder, we think. Definitely felt colder. But still doable. After waking up we spent way too much time on getting ready and buying some supplies (thermals FTW!), and only managed to set off to the …

Day at the Baths

Baron in Italy, Chasing the sun, Thu, 05 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon at a Sauna/Baths in Europe, Germany

First night in the van! This was much better than expected. -3 outside, but we were all pretty happy and snug in our insulated van and under our duvet and the extra woollen blanket my mum gave us. Thanks mum! …

Got there!

Baron in Italy, Thu, 05 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon at a Sauna/Baths in Europe, Germany

I didn’t think I’ll manage it, but I did! I drove all the way from Poznań to Munich in one day, with just one sorry break! We docked right after midnight – turns out Therme Erding have a little caravan …

The Naming of the Baron

Baron in Italy, Wed, 04 Dec 19
Jemma and Simon at a Transit in Europe, Germany

We only had one stop on the way to Munich. Quite a drive… A big decision has been made. Our van now has a name! Meet The Baron. Why? Well, it’s all about adventures, and our first stop is München, …

Party weekend in Berlin

Short European Trips, Fri, 11 Oct 19
Jemma and Simon with Ania, Lorraine, Matt, Michał at a City, UNESCO site in Europe, Germany

With Lorraine, Matt, Michal and Ania. Involving some wicked partying.

London visits

Conference Trips, Short UK trips, Sat, 22 Jun 19
Jemma and Simon with Eva, Kay, Lef, Lu, Magda, Stachu at a City, UNESCO site in Europe, UK

17 December 2005 19-20 April 06 8-11 February 2007, meeting Kay and Stachu 6 April 2007

Kew Gardens

Short UK trips, Sat, 22 Jun 19
Jemma and Simon with Lef at a Park, UNESCO site in Europe, UK

The pleasure palace

Short UK trips, Thu, 20 Jun 19
Jemma and Simon with Ash, Joanne at a Castle, City in Europe, UK

Sacrilegious

Short UK trips, Thu, 14 Mar 19
Jemma and Simon at a Castle, Temple in Europe, UK

‘Staff exchange’ in Valencia

Conference Trips, Short Spanish trips, Sun, 03 Mar 19
Simon at a City, Park, Temple, UNESCO site in Europe, Spain

Town centre and figures for the Fallas Full of street art La Lonja de la Seda Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias Park and beach

Bestival

Festivals, Sun, 05 Aug 18
Simon with Lorraine at a Park in Europe, UK

Heretic and Hetera

Conference Trips, Fri, 20 Jul 18
Simon at a City, Lake, Temple, UNESCO site in Europe, Germany

Visited as part of the Diversity in Europe conference

St Ives

Short UK trips, Mon, 09 Jul 18
Jemma and Simon at a City, Museum, Sea in Europe, UK

Falmouth visits

Short UK trips, Sun, 08 Jul 18
Jemma and Simon with Bruce, Jane at a Castle, City in Europe, UK

Kelburn parties

Festivals, Sun, 01 Jul 18
Jemma and Simon with Lorraine, Matt at a Castle, Forest in Europe, UK

Garden Parties: 2018, 2019 Psychodelic Disco: 2019

Knocking

Festivals, Mon, 11 Jun 18
Jemma and Simon with Lorraine, Matt at a River in Europe, UK