Last day in Germany! The weather has been the great talking point for the past fortnight- everywhere folk are doing what they can to minimise the effects of the heatwave here in Germany. And, the sun keeps shining!
The shutters were kept closed on the van early this morning in an effort to keep the heat out - nevertheless, it didn’t take long to warm up. We had breakfast, did some jobs and then sadly said our farewells to our camping buddies, Brigitte,Dirk and Butch.
The maze looked under stress - not many cobs, nor any of a good size - definitely due to lack of rain.
We crossed the Moselle on a number of occasions.
Cheapest petrol in Europe - so we are told!
An interesting building we passed on the way today.
Some flowers have survived the heat where others have struggled.
Indeed a very special part of our time in Europe was spending time with them.
We were on our way to Arlon in Belgium, but first we needed to take in supplies so a stop at the supermarket, and for some LPG, at Wittlich was our first target. Found some shade there and contemplated staying the day, but the show must go on!
The maze looked under stress - not many cobs, nor any of a good size - definitely due to lack of rain.
Not long after this we were near the old northern Roman capital of Trier - tempted to stop but too hot, and, we had visited there a couple of years ago.
We crossed the Moselle on a number of occasions.
Now we were only half an hour from the Luxembourg border. As we approached the border the biggest petrol station you could image was just on the other side - we’re told the cheapest petrol in Europe - and it was crowded. At €1.10 per litre, that still puts it around $1.75 per litre in Aus$.
Cheapest petrol in Europe - so we are told!
We arrived in Arlon and parked with other motorhomes at a very warm aire de camping! Not many places to beat the heat here.
Arlon is part of the Walloon municipality of Belgium. It was once a Roman settlement and now houses a well thought of museum of Roman sculptures and funerary (funeral) art. It’s main industrial employer is Ferrero Rocher chocolate.
We settled down for the afternoon and evening attempting to dodge any sunshine that might come our way. Eventually the cool of the evening gave us some respite!
An interesting building we passed on the way today.
Some flowers have survived the heat where others have struggled.
Belgium.....then a hop, skip and jump to the UK. Gosh the time has passed, seemingly quickly, and what a lot you have done and seen. And doesn't the weather make or break a holiday, who ever would have thought you had a heat wave to contend. I hope its cooler for you "on the other side". Farewell Dirk and Bridgitte, and Butch. xxxxx
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