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All my little trips and events
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With ascension day and the following weekend we are going back to Mecklenburg Vorpommern Germany. Which is called the land of 1000 lakes. We have been there in the past and now we are going back to have some fun and if possible a meet up with friends.
This area of Germany is part of the former DDR/Sovjet union. Which means till the day of now that everything is way less changed as the rest of Germany.
Therefor there are still a great deal of tracks and such plus some old towns and buildings that reminds about that time now in the past.
Every time I cross the former border between West Germany and Eastern Germany I as a former Nato soldier get the shivers.
The museum at the border is very interesting and makes it worth to stop there when driving to or from Berlin.
This time due time we will stop there when we are going back.
Well more to come.
This area of Germany is part of the former DDR/Sovjet union. Which means till the day of now that everything is way less changed as the rest of Germany.
Therefor there are still a great deal of tracks and such plus some old towns and buildings that reminds about that time now in the past.
Every time I cross the former border between West Germany and Eastern Germany I as a former Nato soldier get the shivers.
The museum at the border is very interesting and makes it worth to stop there when driving to or from Berlin.
This time due time we will stop there when we are going back.
Well more to come.
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Yesterday once again we did a part of the castle tour we did a few weeks ago. But this time I annoyed Google like every turn. As I went left and right just as I was feeling it could be good. Just the main visiting points were there. So, it was in our neighbourhood and we hardly were more as 30km away from home the world was absolutely stunning. Found little tracks, small roads and nature plus all the houses were just amazing.
It made me once again realize that Overland, or the Explore part of that is everything right outside your front door.
It made me once again realize that Overland, or the Explore part of that is everything right outside your front door.
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We had a great drive to and thruogh Mecklenburg VorPommern.
Together with our friends Andrea and Christof we drove like three days there and did a lot of km's through the forest and countryside and had good fun by finding geocaches. (that part is for the ladies)
The campsite was like normal but it did the job. And as we were out for the most of the day, it really didnt matter.
Anyway, good fun great people and beautiful weather.
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Raising a hunting seat
Clearing the road less travelled, hehe
Nice places
Visiting Santa's Postoffice
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And if you follow the link, you will see all of our pictures.
Together with our friends Andrea and Christof we drove like three days there and did a lot of km's through the forest and countryside and had good fun by finding geocaches. (that part is for the ladies)
The campsite was like normal but it did the job. And as we were out for the most of the day, it really didnt matter.
Anyway, good fun great people and beautiful weather.
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Raising a hunting seat
Clearing the road less travelled, hehe
Nice places
Visiting Santa's Postoffice
Small Gems.
And if you follow the link, you will see all of our pictures.
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Whitsun weekend out. A very nice weekend out just the two of us.
Did some tracks and lanes up north in the Netherlands and had a great campsite in the woods.
Luck us we can go there again this weekend.
And the area was just nice
Very old stones we found along the way
It was a bit dusty at some places
But overall we had a great time.
Did some tracks and lanes up north in the Netherlands and had a great campsite in the woods.
Luck us we can go there again this weekend.
And the area was just nice
Very old stones we found along the way
It was a bit dusty at some places
But overall we had a great time.
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This weekend out was in the middle of the Netherlands. Saturday we had some nice tracks. The sunday was nice but with just tarmac.
Still a great weekend out with friends.
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half way the week and yes, we have a bigger trip coming up this weekend.
First of all we are going to the other side of the Netherlands and meet up with some other OB members.
Then we are doing a nice route for two days driving from West to East through the south of the Netherlands.
Doing a bit of camping, BBQing, sightseeing and of course, lots of talks.
Will report after the weekend.
First of all we are going to the other side of the Netherlands and meet up with some other OB members.
Then we are doing a nice route for two days driving from West to East through the south of the Netherlands.
Doing a bit of camping, BBQing, sightseeing and of course, lots of talks.
Will report after the weekend.
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We did a nice trip through the Netherlands with some OB members.
Having a good time, BBQing, Camping, and Trailing. What could you wish for more?
Having a good time, BBQing, Camping, and Trailing. What could you wish for more?
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Our latest trip was again to Salisbury Plains and we had a superb weekend out. We left on wednessday, did meet up at Calais Tunnel with Chris and heard that his car wasnt doing all that well already.
But we decided still to push through. Wednessnight we arrived in Woking at Nik and Leanns house and stayed the night. The next day we tried to fix Chrisses Car but that didnt work out. Even two friendly garages didnt do the trick. Anyway, still go on.
I was, as I couldnt do a thing at that moment, headed towards the campsite as Steve and Gretchen were on their way as well.
As I arrived at the campsite I met some nice older chaps who all had landrovers but left the Offroading behind and still did some touring around.
Good nice little talks and who knows friends for life.
On the friday after some checks we decided the do lanes anyway, and Chris his car did well, so we could rule out some parts that caused the problem.
Great day driving and so after a short stop at the campsite we went for Fish and Chips in the evening and at that at Stonehenge.
The rest of the night we spend talking and laughing around the campfire.
Unfortunally Chris didnt want to take any risk, so we decided to go home on the saturday as the car had the problem in higher speeds.
And we had to fix a fail sparkplug.
So finding a new cap for that was a bit of a challenge. But we mastered it.
The trip home was good, no problems and we left just before the dutch border as he went towards his home and we went up to ours.
We arrived around two/thirty at home and slept in all morning.
Now we do soem clean up and more. All was fine and we thank all for being there with us.
Especially Nik and Leann for all the great hospitality.
BTW we have a new recepy, chicken with honey mustard. Super!!!!
But we decided still to push through. Wednessnight we arrived in Woking at Nik and Leanns house and stayed the night. The next day we tried to fix Chrisses Car but that didnt work out. Even two friendly garages didnt do the trick. Anyway, still go on.
I was, as I couldnt do a thing at that moment, headed towards the campsite as Steve and Gretchen were on their way as well.
As I arrived at the campsite I met some nice older chaps who all had landrovers but left the Offroading behind and still did some touring around.
Good nice little talks and who knows friends for life.
On the friday after some checks we decided the do lanes anyway, and Chris his car did well, so we could rule out some parts that caused the problem.
Great day driving and so after a short stop at the campsite we went for Fish and Chips in the evening and at that at Stonehenge.
The rest of the night we spend talking and laughing around the campfire.
Unfortunally Chris didnt want to take any risk, so we decided to go home on the saturday as the car had the problem in higher speeds.
And we had to fix a fail sparkplug.
So finding a new cap for that was a bit of a challenge. But we mastered it.
The trip home was good, no problems and we left just before the dutch border as he went towards his home and we went up to ours.
We arrived around two/thirty at home and slept in all morning.
Now we do soem clean up and more. All was fine and we thank all for being there with us.
Especially Nik and Leann for all the great hospitality.
BTW we have a new recepy, chicken with honey mustard. Super!!!!
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This coming weekend we are going for another spin at Funpark Meppen. Just the last training for soft sandy roads and beach conditions.
In the meantime I am working to make the Rig a bit nicer again. The wheels were a bit worn of with the black paint, so a bit of repainting that.
I have a little rattle in the brakes, which is not a problem just a bit annoying. Did soem work on that, will see what happens.
Next week we gonna pack for our big trip to Portugal. At last we will have a good time with hopefully loads of sun and plenty of tracks to drive.
In the meantime I am working to make the Rig a bit nicer again. The wheels were a bit worn of with the black paint, so a bit of repainting that.
I have a little rattle in the brakes, which is not a problem just a bit annoying. Did soem work on that, will see what happens.
Next week we gonna pack for our big trip to Portugal. At last we will have a good time with hopefully loads of sun and plenty of tracks to drive.
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A birthday party at a pay and play park with some friends. Who can ask for more.
I thank all my OB friends who were able to come and having a great time.
Now it is time for the bigger trip and event.
Portugal here we come.
I thank all my OB friends who were able to come and having a great time.
Now it is time for the bigger trip and event.
Portugal here we come.
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Our Portugal trip is slowly coming to an end.
Just another three days on the road.
The whole trip , story and pictures you can find here.
And here are some of the highlights
Just another three days on the road.
And here are some of the highlights
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A few weeks agao we had a little tour with some friends.
Just a drive around the neighbourhood and testing some lanes.
Just a drive around the neighbourhood and testing some lanes.
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This Easter we went on a trip with friends to the north of France and specific near the town of Abbeville.
We found a good campsite for a basecamp and also some tracks in tha area.
So, on the thursdayafternoon we drove down to France and we reached the campsite around 2100 hours.
Setting up camp was easy as we did that so often. And soon we were having a drink and a talk before hitting the sack.
The next morning after a good and relaxed breakfast we head down to the trails. Unfortunally we found one trail fully closed and so we did a bit of search and had a nice drive through the dunes. Nice way in, same way out, so twice the fun.
After that we head out to another track and followed that one untill it was time to go back to basecamp.
Two major things. A nice and old Abby and a watercrossing over a bridge. Strange? Nope the water was so high it just went over the bridge.
So much fun even as it was very very easy.
After returning to basecamp we fired up the grill and made some lovely food. With us all loving spicy food it was a good meal.
When we went to bed there was at a point one loud bang and after that another one and the next day we found out that the RTT mounts bars on the Jeep of Amila broke off.
In the first place he thought of going home, but I said, we can fix that together. And we did.
And let me say, it is way sturdier as before, even as it is a temporarily solution.
We used some poles to lift the tent so we could work on it with ease.
And it was fixed and we had a afternoon well spend. Again good food and talks during the evening.
The sunday we again hit the tracks and again very pleasant. All tracks werent very difficult, rather easy but mud and such gave it a bit of spice.
Unfortunally on the monday we had to go home.
A normal trip with enough breaks and no problems and we are home again.
Up to the next trip.
We found a good campsite for a basecamp and also some tracks in tha area.
So, on the thursdayafternoon we drove down to France and we reached the campsite around 2100 hours.
Setting up camp was easy as we did that so often. And soon we were having a drink and a talk before hitting the sack.
The next morning after a good and relaxed breakfast we head down to the trails. Unfortunally we found one trail fully closed and so we did a bit of search and had a nice drive through the dunes. Nice way in, same way out, so twice the fun.
After that we head out to another track and followed that one untill it was time to go back to basecamp.
Two major things. A nice and old Abby and a watercrossing over a bridge. Strange? Nope the water was so high it just went over the bridge.
So much fun even as it was very very easy.
After returning to basecamp we fired up the grill and made some lovely food. With us all loving spicy food it was a good meal.
When we went to bed there was at a point one loud bang and after that another one and the next day we found out that the RTT mounts bars on the Jeep of Amila broke off.
In the first place he thought of going home, but I said, we can fix that together. And we did.
And let me say, it is way sturdier as before, even as it is a temporarily solution.
We used some poles to lift the tent so we could work on it with ease.
And it was fixed and we had a afternoon well spend. Again good food and talks during the evening.
The sunday we again hit the tracks and again very pleasant. All tracks werent very difficult, rather easy but mud and such gave it a bit of spice.
Unfortunally on the monday we had to go home.
A normal trip with enough breaks and no problems and we are home again.
Up to the next trip.
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Last weekend we went out with a friend for three reasons.
Frederique and Andrea did geocaching, together we did nice campoven cooking on the friday and Saturday evening. And i did some tracks on the saturday.
Just a bit of fun not far from home.
Frederique and Andrea did geocaching, together we did nice campoven cooking on the friday and Saturday evening. And i did some tracks on the saturday.
Just a bit of fun not far from home.
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Wow, absolutely fantastic trips and pictures! I had the great privilege and pleasure to spend a couple of weeks in Holland in 2005 for the 60th anniversary of the Liberation, as my army unit was specifically invited by the Dutch government due to the regiment's role in liberating Amsterdam and other cities. It was an incredible trip and I will never forget the gratitude and kindness of the Dutch people toward us.
Overlanding in Europe is such a different experience vs North America it seems, yet the spirit of adventure is every bit the same. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more!
Overlanding in Europe is such a different experience vs North America it seems, yet the spirit of adventure is every bit the same. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to more!
