France in a VW Type2

In a fit of enthusiasm I've created this blog to write about our experiences spending 6 weeks in France this summer in our 1970 VW Type 2 camper van. I think I may have got too excited after my first event with the members of the Type 2 Ireland website in Achill, Co. Mayo this weekend. Only time will tell.

First off I'm not a petrol head, so don't expect lots of technical advice. I'm just an average Joe who is learning as I go and relying on enthusiastic VW mechanics and other members of the community to find my way. So don't expect lots of technical info here.

I also don't intend this to be a travelogue or diary of our holiday. Sure I'll mention some of the placese we've been and sights we've seen, but what I really intend to concentrate on is what I'm learning about the practicalities of the trip so that other VW camper owners can get some benefit from it. Well that's the plan anyway - I'm sure you can tell me if I am getting it right!

I hope to post daily until our departure - which is less than two weeks away now and every couple of days when on the road.

So welcome aboard and hope you enjoy reading.