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…
On the 16th of August 2008, we embarked on a nostalgic tour of Europe with my family. Our adventure commenced with meticulous preparations, loading up our Suntour 6 berth motorhome with essentials such as fresh water, food, soft drinks, beers, wines, throwaway barbecues, a toolbox, and, of course, our clothes. The six of us, comprising…
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…
Our First Adventure to Euro Disney in Cassandra – Summer 1992 There are some journeys in life that stay with you forever. Not because they were luxurious or extravagant, but because they were filled with excitement, family laughter, and the thrill of discovering the world together for the very first time. Our summer trip to…