Russy, France

Six months ago, we boarded a plane and began the trip of a lifetime. Since then, we have travelled across the largest continent and seen so much.

With our tongues firmly wedged in our cheeks, here are some noteworthy statistics:

Countries visited (including revisits) 22

Litres of Fuel purchased 3264.5 for the car (Diesel)

15 for the stoves (Unleaded)

Kilometres Driven 23,709 kms

Flat tyres 0

Dead batteries 1

Police Checks 8

Ferry crossings 2

Bad drivers encountered Too many

Nationalities of worst drivers Russian, Polish, French…

Campsites (from 1 to 7 nights) 24

Churches/Mosques visited 117 – and we’ve stopped counting!

WW2 Memorials/Museums visited 16

Photos taken (& kept) 4521

Hottest Day 35°C – Antwerp, Belgium

Coldest Nights -19°C – Chernischevsk, Far East Russia

Days in winter clothing Too many

Days in summer clothing Not enough

Haircuts 4

Bouts of “Delhi Belly” 1

Different Beers tasted 21

Bottles of Bundaberg Rum consumed 1

Blocks of chocolate consumed Lost count!

Tastiest food discovery Cream wafers (biscuits)

Weirdest food discovery Speculoos Paste (think spreadable Speculaas biscuits!)

Hardest food item to buy Fruit Cordial

Weirdest purchase Samovar

Best purchase 12€ Electric kettle

Most expensive purchase Airfares home (yet to be paid)

Thing missed the most (by both of us) The dog, Amigo!

Thing missed the most by Nick His Motorbike

Thing missed the most by MJ Family

Things we don’t miss at all Work

Days since we left home 186 days

We hope that anyone who has read this blog has enjoyed it as much as we have enjoyed the adventure, with much more to follow. Stay tuned!!