DAY 08: Sun 11/02, Almunecar to Algeciras. 261kms. Total 1626 kmsOur final day in Spain was a pretty low key affair. Not too much of a drive but had good intentions of doing some shopping/stocking up before hitting Africa. But as it was a Sunday turns out almost everything was closed so it was not to be.Passed through Malaga, Marbella/Costa del Sol/”Costa del Golf”. Not our cup of tea really so happy just to drive on past. Did stop in at Gibraltar for...

Sitting here at a much warmer campsite (no more gloves or beanies) with a view overlooking the Med much happier, with all our battery problems behind us and over 1000kms under the belt in the last 2 days. Weather has been good, sunnies are out – what more can we say? DAY 06: Fri 09/02. San Sebastian to Madrid. 502 kms. Total 839 kmsMission accomplished. Did have to drive till quite late to get near to Madrid as roads were pretty steep with one or 2 mountain...

We are now back at Camping Iguelda, near San Sebastian, for one more night than planned (now our 2nd day/3rd night here) This was due to us having to change our main starter battery today (probably 1 of the things I SHOULD have done before we left UK) taking longer than expected. But at least we now have a fully functioning new BOSCH battery ready for the long road south.And our bad luck camping in Europe is continuing with both nights so far wind and rain on the...