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…
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…