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Matilda on Tour - Our Final Days Among the Lakes of Ruidera

Matilda on Tour

Matilda on Tour - Our Final Days Among the Lakes of Ruidera

Our final days in Ruidera brought a wonderful walk, waterfalls, deer, cycling along the lagoons and our first proper Spanish lunch. A fabulous ending to our time in this beautiful corner of Spain

Matilda on Tour – Life Among the Lakes of Ruidera 🇪🇸

Matilda on Tour

Matilda on Tour – Life Among the Lakes of Ruidera 🇪🇸

Four days exploring the beautiful Lakes of Ruidera, with peaceful walks, wonderful wildlife, unexpected discoveries and plenty of reasons to stay a little longer. Life in Matilda is settling into a lovely rhythm. 🇪🇸

Photo Journal September 2026

Photo Journal September 2026

September in photographs: bike rides, time in the garden and everyday moments worth keeping. A month of enjoying life closer to home, with our Spanish adventure just around the corner.

Camping Card 2 — Camping Aranjuez, Community of Madrid, Spain

Camping Card 2 — Camping Aranjuez, Community of Madrid, Spain

Two nights at Camping Aranjuez during the October holiday weekend. Spacious pitches with water and electricity, clean facilities and easy access to the impressive Royal Palace and gardens. Our review and practical tips from October 2026.

Camping Card 1 — Aranda de Duero, Castilla y León

Camping Card 1 — Aranda de Duero, Castilla y León

A free riverside motorhome aire in Aranda de Duero, Castilla y León. Just a short walk from the historic centre, with all essential services and plenty of bars, restaurants and shops nearby. An excellent overnight stop.

Matilda on Tour - Aranjuez – A Welcome Change of Pace

Matilda on Tour

Matilda on Tour - Aranjuez – A Welcome Change of Pace

A welcome day off the road in Aranjuez, exploring olive-lined roads by bike and wandering through the beautiful Jardín del Príncipe. Magnificent trees, fountains, sunshine and a few little mishaps along the way.

Matilda on Tour - From Portsmouth to Spain - Our Adventure Begins

Matilda on Tour

Matilda on Tour - From Portsmouth to Spain - Our Adventure Begins

A quiet day at sea, then into Spain and south to Aranda de Duero, where tapas, beer and a free aire made it feel like the trip had really begun.

Matilda On Tour - Spain - Finally On The Road

Matilda on Tour

Matilda On Tour - Spain - Finally On The Road

After all the planning and packing, we’re finally on our way to Spain — and it feels so good to be on the road.

Saturday Social: Towards Llanrwst and Back to the Sea

Saturday Social: Towards Llanrwst and Back to the Sea

An autumn ride up the Elwy Valley, along the top of the Conwy Valley and back to the sea for lunch. Sunshine, stunning views and great company.

Hotel Jezero, Kupres, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Campsite Reviews

Hotel Jezero, Kupres, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Matilda in Spain 🇪🇸: The Planning Begins

Matilda on Tour

Matilda in Spain 🇪🇸: The Planning Begins

The ferry to Santander is booked and the lists have begun. We’re planning four weeks of lakes, mountains and quieter coastlines in Matilda—with plenty of room to change our minds along the way.

From the Black Brick to AI in My Pocket

From the Black Brick to AI in My Pocket

From dial-up internet and a black-brick mobile phone to having AI in my pocket. I’ve watched technology transform everyday life — and now I’m wondering where on earth it might take us next.