Strolling along the River Rhein Its a Sunday afternoon The cyclists travelling in a line Dogs running, children playing All enjoying the sunshine. Further ahead between the trees A group of people gather They’ve set up barbecues, Lots of salads, drinks galore Celebrating the festivities. Men wear scullcaps on their heads We notice [...]
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Tortoise tales: a poem
I never thought I could Write poems that were good Or funny tales like Pam Ayres. But sitting on a sunchair At a campsite by the Rhein With the weather more than fine, Reading Pam’s little ditties, Which are really very witty, Gave inspiration to my thoughts. To try my hand I ought And write [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 01/05/2010
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On the road: stopping at a German Stellplatz.
Our intention was to drive along by the side of the Rhein in Germany as much as we could, rather than on the motorways and so it was that we found ourselves on the first evening in Germany at a Stellplatz at Emmerich. The Stellplatz system in Germany is quite sophisticated. These are stopovers for [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 26/04/2010
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Slow travel in a motorhome throughout Europe by two adventurous pensioners.
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