Russell Parker
@rusparker.bsky.social
Retired young and enjoying life on the Costa Blanca. Blyth Spartans supporter, military history, reading and travelling
Spending a day with the Doctor.
Almost a year after finishing her PhD, we celebrated her graduation.
Congratulations Dr Jess 😁
Almost a year after finishing her PhD, we celebrated her graduation.
Congratulations Dr Jess 😁
July 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Spending a day with the Doctor.
Almost a year after finishing her PhD, we celebrated her graduation.
Congratulations Dr Jess 😁
Almost a year after finishing her PhD, we celebrated her graduation.
Congratulations Dr Jess 😁
Passed a few speed cameras on our travels back to Spain
January 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Passed a few speed cameras on our travels back to Spain
28434 km driven
14 countries
Nordkapp
Santa's Village
13 Christmas markets
Isigny Creamery
Reims Racing circuit
Le Mans Mulsanne straight
Summer snow in Norway
100m from Russia in Estonia
Sunset and sunrise at Cape Kolka
Driving on the beach in Denmark
Not a bad 2024, let's see where 2025 takes us
14 countries
Nordkapp
Santa's Village
13 Christmas markets
Isigny Creamery
Reims Racing circuit
Le Mans Mulsanne straight
Summer snow in Norway
100m from Russia in Estonia
Sunset and sunrise at Cape Kolka
Driving on the beach in Denmark
Not a bad 2024, let's see where 2025 takes us
January 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
28434 km driven
14 countries
Nordkapp
Santa's Village
13 Christmas markets
Isigny Creamery
Reims Racing circuit
Le Mans Mulsanne straight
Summer snow in Norway
100m from Russia in Estonia
Sunset and sunrise at Cape Kolka
Driving on the beach in Denmark
Not a bad 2024, let's see where 2025 takes us
14 countries
Nordkapp
Santa's Village
13 Christmas markets
Isigny Creamery
Reims Racing circuit
Le Mans Mulsanne straight
Summer snow in Norway
100m from Russia in Estonia
Sunset and sunrise at Cape Kolka
Driving on the beach in Denmark
Not a bad 2024, let's see where 2025 takes us
New Year was spent in Amboise. When I booked, I didn't realise this was where Leonardo da Vinci had lived.
January 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New Year was spent in Amboise. When I booked, I didn't realise this was where Leonardo da Vinci had lived.
Leaving Le Mans down the Mulsanne Straight
January 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Leaving Le Mans down the Mulsanne Straight
So onto Le Mans for the night
January 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
So onto Le Mans for the night
A bit foggy around the Somme, so no chance to get the drone out
January 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A bit foggy around the Somme, so no chance to get the drone out
Back on the road after our Christmas break in Brugges and we're now heading south.
A couple of hours drive to the small town of Bapaume in France to ease us back into travelling mode.
A couple of hours drive to the small town of Bapaume in France to ease us back into travelling mode.
December 28, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Back on the road after our Christmas break in Brugges and we're now heading south.
A couple of hours drive to the small town of Bapaume in France to ease us back into travelling mode.
A couple of hours drive to the small town of Bapaume in France to ease us back into travelling mode.
We even made it to Brussels, it's only an hour on the train
December 27, 2024 at 6:57 AM
We even made it to Brussels, it's only an hour on the train
We're now in Bruges for Christmas.
Fantastic to see local buses are free during this period too, so we got out and about in the markets and the evening light trail. Oh, and a few beers because we can.
Fantastic to see local buses are free during this period too, so we got out and about in the markets and the evening light trail. Oh, and a few beers because we can.
December 24, 2024 at 6:52 AM
We're now in Bruges for Christmas.
Fantastic to see local buses are free during this period too, so we got out and about in the markets and the evening light trail. Oh, and a few beers because we can.
Fantastic to see local buses are free during this period too, so we got out and about in the markets and the evening light trail. Oh, and a few beers because we can.
We've now parked up until after Christmas, so I've been able to get the tree up at last
December 22, 2024 at 1:28 PM
We've now parked up until after Christmas, so I've been able to get the tree up at last
Moving on into Belguim and we had a few hours in Ghent
December 22, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Moving on into Belguim and we had a few hours in Ghent
Then onto Aachen
December 22, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Then onto Aachen
Next stop...Cologne
December 19, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Next stop...Cologne
...and then a birthday celebration
December 18, 2024 at 8:11 AM
...and then a birthday celebration
...and then some markets
December 17, 2024 at 7:37 AM
...and then some markets
Day 2 had a bit of sightseeing
December 17, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Day 2 had a bit of sightseeing
Our first full day in Berlin was all about markets
December 16, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Our first full day in Berlin was all about markets
Then it was a short walk to part of the Berlin Wall
December 15, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Then it was a short walk to part of the Berlin Wall
And onto Berlin
When we booked our stopover, I didn't realise it was across the road from the only remaining flaktower in the city...honest
When we booked our stopover, I didn't realise it was across the road from the only remaining flaktower in the city...honest
December 15, 2024 at 9:06 AM
And onto Berlin
When we booked our stopover, I didn't realise it was across the road from the only remaining flaktower in the city...honest
When we booked our stopover, I didn't realise it was across the road from the only remaining flaktower in the city...honest
Moving on and we ended up in Seelow and a chance to see the memorials on the heights overlooking the Oder
December 11, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Moving on and we ended up in Seelow and a chance to see the memorials on the heights overlooking the Oder
With a bit of spare time, we headed to an unplanned market at Bautzen. This was a small local market in a lovely old town.
December 11, 2024 at 9:05 AM
With a bit of spare time, we headed to an unplanned market at Bautzen. This was a small local market in a lovely old town.
Dresden Stollenfest
December 11, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Dresden Stollenfest
More from Dresden
December 11, 2024 at 8:41 AM
More from Dresden
Arriving in Dresden and parked up with the other motorhomes overlooking the Elbe. A bit of a wander and we found a market next door to us.
December 9, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Arriving in Dresden and parked up with the other motorhomes overlooking the Elbe. A bit of a wander and we found a market next door to us.