I travel across Spain from south to north about once a month. That’s over 800 kilometers, and I go by car. I could travel by plane or train, which is faster, but unfortunately it’s not practical and here’s why.
My husband and I stay at my mother’s cottage, in a tiny village which has 200 inhabitants. There is a tiny grocers, but there are no supermarkets, chemist, coffee shop, or any type of bar or shop.
It’s very cosy and peaceful. I come across cows, chickens, horses, or goats as I walk around the streets and nearby fields and country roads.
The problem is if I want to buy food, or anything else, sit at a coffee shop, or go out for lunch, I need the car as there’s no public transport between villages.
Also, my main reason for coming is to visit my mum who is at a care home in a nearby village. But again, I need the car to get there.
Of course having the car also means we can visit beautiful, secluded places literally in the middle of nowhere, as well as nearby large towns such as Santander.
Back to the delights of the eight hour car journey. I have my laptop, kindle, smartphone and tablet, plus tons of apps (audible, scribd, youtube, netflix, amazon prime videos, etc., notebooks and pens. So I’m never bored.
I have bottles of water and snacks, just in case, although we stop twice for a bathroom/coffee break.
I also enjoy looking through the windshield, watching the world go by, daydreaming, thinking, taking photos, and chatting to my husband.
Paradoxically, I find it liberating to sit in a confined space, free from mundane distractions and obligations. I’m with myself exclusively, while my husband is busy driving. I’m not a fan of driving myself. I prefer to do my own thing while he drives!
So, do you enjoy long car journeys? Tell me why or why not.
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I love the solitude of being away from the hustle and bustle, but long rides in the car rides are not my cup of tea. Unless, of course I can do it in 2-3 hour legs with stop overs.
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I like car journeys on country roads, especially in the fall. But more than five hours is too long! My backside and muscles get sore!
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