Day 6 – August 21st, 2008 – The Floating City of Venice We set off by boat to the magical city of Venice, a place with no roads—only canals and boats weaving between more than a hundred small islands. The history here is tangible, etched into every stone and shimmering reflection on the water. Strolling…
Day 5 – August 20th, 2008 – Venice Awaits After breakfast, we checked out of our lakeside haven, paying 39 Euros, and set our sights on Venice—345 kilometres away. Our destination: Camping Ca’Savio, a campsite that felt more like a five-star resort. Swimming pools, restaurants, shops, and a beautiful beach with golden sands—this place had…
Day 4 – August 19th, 2008 – To the Waters of Lake Como With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Lauterbrunnen, paying 173 Swiss Francs (about £92) for our two-night stay. Our next destination was Lake Como in Italy, just 240 kilometres away—but the route took us through twisting Alpine roads and countless tunnels,…
Day 3 – August 18th, 2008 – At the Top of Europe Morning came early, and what a morning it was. Birds chirped, waterfalls flowed, and a gentle breeze rustled through the trees. After showering in the communal facilities and preparing a hearty breakfast, we sat under the awning enjoying the crisp mountain air and…
Day 2 – August 17th, 2008 – Rolling into Switzerland Dawn had barely broken when two of us quietly took the wheel and resumed the drive while the rest of the crew remained fast asleep in their bunks. There was still a long stretch ahead—roughly 760 kilometres to Lauterbrunnen. Around 7:00 a.m., we stopped at…
In December 2007, my wife Hansa and I were on a journey back home from New Delhi, first by flight to Baroda, then by road to Navsari. Upon arrival at Baroda airport, our friend Malav picked us up, and as we traveled along National Highway 8 towards Navsari, we came across an intriguing sight—a green…
Day 4 – Homeward Bound After breakfast, we checked out around 11am and began our journey back towards Calais. We had plenty of time, so we stopped occasionally to relax and enjoy the drive. Reaching Calais around 4pm, we still had time before our 6pm ferry, so we drove around the town exploring the harbour…
Day 3 – Paris, the Eiffel Tower and Camping Life The next morning began slowly and peacefully. After warm showers in the campsite washrooms, Hansa prepared egg on toast with spicy masala tea — a breakfast that somehow tasted even better while camping. The children spent the morning running around the open fields teasing their…
Day 2 – The Magic of Euro Disney The next morning, we drove to the park early. Nothing could have prepared us for our first glimpse of Euro Disney. The colourful buildings, cheerful music, spotless streets, and smiling Disney characters created an atmosphere unlike anything we had ever experienced. At the time, a one-day Euro…