2 years ago we were driving through France, heading for the Eurotunnel terminal at Calais, behind us the chaos of lockdown and ahead of us the uncertainty that we now know as lockdown. France and Spain were already in panic mode, everything closing down. As we made our way across France there were less and less facilities open to us, even the water taps were locked off so we could not fill up and the usual places. Fortunately we know where there is an alternative supply, which we’re keeping to ourselves in case the emergency need arises again.

All the aires seemed to be closed, so it was extremely difficult to find somewhere to spend the night, we did and eventually arrived at Calais, spend the night and got the train through the tunnel and back to England.

When we arrived there was no sign of the lockdown or empty roads that we had experienced throughout Europe, everything appeared normal. It would be a little while before lockdown began. Now we can look back and wonder what has happened to those two years. That’s two years not just for us, but for everyone else, and it’s not yet over.

We are wondering whether it’s still possible to make some of the trips in our motorhome that we planned, such as overland to Greece, and the artic circle in Finland. Will we be able to go?

We certainly hope so but . . .

Watch this blog and we’ll share our thoughts as time goes by.