Motorcycle Touring Without the Hassle - Part 3

Motorcycle Touring Without the Hassle - Part 3: Exploring Andalucia on the BMW R1200GS - A brand new tour series for 2019; a visit back to one of the best biking spots in Europe - Southern Spain. On this trip (filmed in late October last year) I take the mighty R1200GS Rallye on a solo road-trip thanks to a Toro Adventure's Stress Buster - You turn up, they provide the bike, the route and the hotels you just enjoy the ride! Part 3 of 3....
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[@colindeans5972]

After a howler of a back shift at work, 25 minutes in Spain with a glass of Rioja saved my life. Thanks TMF, music was really good too.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to be of service Colin!

[@cwarren4396]

Beautiful ride! Thanks for sharing.

[@cyndeeandstevelinde2810]

Yet again I find myself feeling indebted to you. Anothet great series. You produce the best kind of reality tv. Thank you Sir.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I'm really pleased you think so - thanks for watching!

[@saintetienne755]

Another great adventure - for people who can't get there it's a real treat. Thanks once again

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You are very welcome - thanks for watching!

[@allenhuling598]

Really enjoyed this little interlude from Winter, thanks for taking us along! Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You’re welcome!

[@derekiwanczuk2867]

Looks amazing really enjoyed watching you on that G’s take care.

[@paulpartridge2674]

The stress buster is now on the bucket list for end of this year hopefully with some winter sun , great stuff Mr Flyer 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Don't forget to tell 'em I sent you! (then they might ask me back!!)

[@dsimon9s29]

Thanks for posting. Absolutely great looking road. Dealing with the Colorado winter here at the moment. Envy you. :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sadly I'm not there today!! (snow at my place today) Thanks for watching....

[@martynlaverick3405]

What fabulous roads! Just watched this vid from a cold and windy place oop norf and decided to plan a tour for 2019. These vids just make you want to ride!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good stuff Martyn - glad you liked it....all the best - TMF

[@priestland1]

On a Thursday evening when there is nothing to watch on TV, KZbin comes up trumps again. The Spanish scenery is a delight to behold. Again always so amazed at the entertainment value of one guy and a camera without the backup that your traditional TV production company would deem necessary and be required to have.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Peter - glad you liked it!

[@brianwhite1189]

Just watched this whole 3-part series and loved all of it. Putting Andalucia on my list of destinations to ride. I think your tour videos are the best, and I've been watching a lot of them lately, including Richy Vida and Teapotone. Great video editing and amount of commentary.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Brian - I'm a fan of Richy and Teapot too of course.....

[@davidfennessey2727]

looks absolutely beautiful I will have to bring my bike to Europe this summer great video

[@kennelldup]

Thanks for the heads up about the Hero7 , I bought the Sony because of your comments and it’s brilliant. Thanks 😀

[@davidfishbough6170]

Hi TMF, wow, what a beautiful ride! I am loving your tours!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear it David - thanks!

[@moier3345]

Another great one, thanx mate!

[@Nikki_Holland]

Yes southern Spain definitely on my list for next year. Thanks for taking us along.

[@maxflight777]

Try the North first ! The food is better, roads arguably more pleasurable.

[@Nikki_Holland]

Max Flight the north of Spain is also on my list. I really want to visit the Picos

[@tojj29]

Great days riding, great scenery, great vlog. Thank you

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks very much for the kind words - much appreciated!

[@lairdbufflehead]

Another great episode. Those roads look epic. 👍🏻

[@adamperkins3125]

Just booked myself a 5 day white villages tour stressbuster this coming October thanks to you :) can't wait!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I hope you told them where you saw them!

[@lukewallis8132]

This little stress buster break is such a good idea. Something I’m going to add to my list of things to do on the bike. That and the artic circle of course 😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Go for it! Mention my name for special treatment!

[@Craigm49]

Hi tmf really enjoyed watching the stress buster some of the views are something else fantastic. Think l might have to treat myself to a stress buster looks amazing 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it’s great riding there - give Toro a call!

[@steveboatman]

Yes epic roads epic trip,Ive just been lucky enough to have been on these roads enjoying some winter sun, you are right blighty is not as appealing in the winter ! Nice one TMF THANKS

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good stuff - glad you like it! All the best - TMF

[@noelsatterley2996]

Nice to remember what bright sunshine looks like.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Isn't it just!

[@garrypepperman]

Great video, thank you TMF 😊

[@mrsuperduke6684]

Brilliant video as always Mr Tmf. .....what fantastic weather and makes me want to move!!!👍👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Me too!

[@mrsuperduke6684]

@@TheMissendenFlyer perfect riding weather....... cant what for summer now!!

[@BIG-K]

Joining you for another curvaceous, sunny and scenic GS ride has been the highlight of this freezing Hampshire day. Stress busting? Definitely! 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good stuff Keith - cheers!

[@simonsaunders12]

Great little mini series well done.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

I honestly feel better, thanks Missenden Flyer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great stuff Bradley - cheers!

[@erwinballings9155]

Thanks TMF, beautiful video

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Erwin - appreciated!

[@penfold83glen5]

Still a great video and can't believe how many different types of roads sand smooth and bumpy ones lol

[@tordamsleth7460]

Sure gets you longing for the summer season, great trip.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Roll on summer!

[@russelllocke7180]

Very enjoyable TMF.

[@garytilley3217]

This looks like great riding country. There are a lot of Eucalyptus trees, very reminiscent of Australia. Another fantastic Vlog

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Gary - I had no idea they were Eucs!

[@RhegedRideOuts]

Another great tour, loved it. Think your Artic Circle Tour is up next.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

ooh, that's a corker!

[@IanTed]

Stunning roads in Spain, and it’s warm, my sister in law lives in America😎, wish I was there. As a fellow arthritis sufferer I sympathise, a good stretch every couple of hours helps, certainly a quick walk at the start of the day.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh yes - I do a good hours exercise first thing - keeps most aches and pains at bay!

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Nice film as ever, I don't know how you have the willpower not to keep stopping for coffee as you pass through!. And the Hero 4 is a great little camera...mine is excellent. Cheers, Steve

[@gitrdone574]

😎👍🎥🏍👊 great video series 👍👍

[@kyotosal]

Thank you Sir, lovely video and beautiful scenery. There are certain foods that can help arthritis, just a google away........Sal : )

[@kawasakiman8965]

Love these videos

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good - glad about that :0)

[@RutgerSmets]

Thanks for another cracking vid, while it's snowy outside here! Btw, I ordered one of your hoodies, since I'm in need of some new clothing anyway ;)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good man - stand by for a lot of female attention!

[@robandgruff]

Ronda is breathtaking, unfortunately when I visited I took a Citroën C3, but would love an opportunity to take the bike past the lake and around the mountains. Love your work, keep it up TMF 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Rob - will do!

[@carlton683]

Fab trip thanks for sharing

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardho5955]

Absolutely brilliant! 👍👍🏍️🍺🇿🇦

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@garytilley3217]

The road surfaces up around Malaga maybe because of the 2018 Vuelta a Espana (Tour of Spain) cycle race. They have been known to resurface the roads to showcase the regions to the world.

[@docgreen4934]

Well TMF that was some tour. I’m off to Portugal this Sept for a week with some of my pals and two of us will get some riding in. However, I would like to fit Torro Ad in too at some stage in the summer. Your enthusiasm’s great even with techno failure and sweaty hands! So overall, what camera would you suggest - it starts to look like the GoPros have had their day? Looking forward to you and the boys’ jolly out there soon! Get back to the UK tomorrow and get my Monster 1200 R delivered early next week. A change in weather would be good in the UK but oh how I wish I could take that bike along the roads that you travelled on this Stress Buster! Yours aye, Alan

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one doc - Portugal is certainly on my radar for a tour too!

[@aidebethune]

You certainly are living the dream!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well I can't complain - but bear in mind you only see the good bits......!

[@palantir135]

What beautiful scenery to ride in. You're a very fortunate man. we had snow and cold (2°C max) the last few days. For arthrtis, who doesn't have that at our ages, will improve If you do your exercises and do a regurlaly walk or take the bicycle. Don't overdo it. Your gps will automaticaly keeps track of your ride. Load that in Basecamp and take a screen print. Very usable in movies like this. The bike will go into a sharp corner If you'll use the back brake in corners. It will stabilize the bike.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the advice and for watching as ever! All the best - TMF

[@wanderdowndave3778]

We may have lost some of your gentle tones at times, but it did not detract from the beautiful photography. Some of the roads did look quite dangerous at times , but the bike appears to be unfazed. Thanks for the ride.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF

[@leetrevarthen]

Mate, Jimena de La Frontera!! You where so close to me. Thats my local riding ground. That area you stopped at to eat your apple is awesome riding. There are some amazing off road tracks around that are too. I hope to see you back here again sometime soon. let me know if you do.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I was back there this last week!!

[@mikedeamer4837]

Thanks for the vlog, really enjoying the scenery. What time in October did you go?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like it Mike - can't remember the exact dates I'm afraid - mid month???

[@motogroover2789]

Oh Mr Flyer! My Apple iMac has finally died half way through this vid, after 12 years of great service! The picture was fine, but I never found the touring vids especially good as the depth of field was never on song. Well, well well!!! I've just unboxed a brand new 27in iMac with 5K retina display. I've logged in to my youtube account & i've clicked where I left when the computer died. It is absolutely insanely good now!! I cannot believe how much better this same vid is on the new machine. I've now got ants in my pants to go back & re-watch all the Norway tour!!! Crikey!!!! I thought I had detail before, but this is insane! Sorry I've forgotten which cam you are using in this vid. Is it the go pro 4 or the 7 ? The vid is brilliant. Im guessing its the 7 because the stability is very good. Cheers groover ;-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah this is the 7 - worked OK vid wise on this one but go and watch the RE Interceptor review I posted on Saturday - same camera, pants quality...

[@michaelchapman1762]

great roads over there no end to them been 2 years in a row down to the faro bike rally held in July its a must do as a biker nice roman amphitheatre at meridia on way down there Pyrenees in4 weeks time

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sounds great - enjoy Michael!

[@harrygeorge2856]

Absolutely love these videos the tours I used to love watching Barron Von grumble doing them but he seems to of stopped uploading on his KZbin Chanel and I found him the same way as you through the fantastic bmw gs.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Harry - glad you like 'em! More to come I'm sure (don't know where or when but it will happen!!)

[@harrygeorge2856]

TheMissendenFlyer grate to hear and hope your having a lovely time doing what your doing

[@BlueMarbleRider]

Great tour, really enjoyed that. I have a recent hero 5 black as my beloved 4 black kicked the bucket. I have exactly the same gripes - who, on earth, product tested that LED? You just cannot see it when you're running in daylight, and several times I have turned mine off thinking I hadn't managed to turn it on in the first place! Andy they still haven't changed it with the 7? The humongous mic adapter works and doubles as a power pack plug in too, but, adds serious weight to my helmet. Sadly, I miss my 4. ...And a Z900RS should cure those shoulders on the curvy bits...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...if my 4 kicks the bucket I will be in serious trouble!

[@Bass.Player]

That Hero 7 has excellent video quality when viewed on 4K even though it's up-scaled from 1080P/60. Really nice

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah, it's such a shame it's a pain to use on the helmet (and unreliable for audio!)

[@joseantoniolago5857]

I'm afraid of highs and crossing that Puente Nuevo was not fun, but loved it every min. of it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching and for stopping by!

[@nigelren3719]

Fab. How on earth do you edit hours of footage? Do you watch it back in fast forward and look for audio spikes where you're talking, or what?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

There's a bit of that - mostly it's just very time consuming!

[@STOPsignforRT]

For most Moto Vlogs, I'll watch for a few minutes but I'll usually stop it and go watch something else. ...Boring. Not so with your motorcycle tour. Absolutely beautiful scenery, cracking roads and CAVU weather to boot. Just an Epic ride. Thanks for taking us along and sharing with us. I know I'll never get the chance to go on this ride in Spain so your video is the next best thing. ps - Noticed your problems with your Go Pro. I've got the Sony FDR - X3000 Action Camera and so far so good. No problems. I bit pricier but I love the stabilization and the fact that I can plug in my audio feed from my helmet mic directly into the back of the camera. But I hope you get the camera issues sorted out.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I'm quite interested in those Sony's I must admit....might have to get saving my pennies to try one of those out on the helmet. The GoPro picture quality is undeniably very good though....just the form factor and that adaptor!

[@rickp9946]

See if you can persuade @AndyManCam to do a video on how he mounts his Sony (so to speak). He's been promising for ages...!

[@plymouthjanner8940]

One day the camera manufacturers may actually listen to the customer feed back, sometimes I think they're on a different planet . Great video as ever. Cheers..

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you PJ - I'm guessing "Vloggers" are a fairly small subset of GoPro customers.....

[@Two_Wheel_Trips]

Great video again! Can you tell me were you get your stock music from?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

The KZbin music library....

[@Two_Wheel_Trips]

@@TheMissendenFlyer ta. I'll have that with my monthly payment I think...

[@caroldave4037]

Its ok. !!!! I was only joking when I said I prefered the music to your commentary in the past...isn't Ben brilliant such enthusiasm. ....cheers from dave

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I don't mind either way!

[@josephpotterf9459]

Question i am looking at a 2017 R1200 GS with 2k on odometer but the rear wheel wire spoke version has pitted rim very pitted have you ever heard or seen this both sides of the rim but drive shaft side worse

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nope - not seen that before....

[@british1964]

Should come ride the South Island here in New Zealand you will be blown away with the ride and landscapes

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I would love too!

[@forgit4562]

@@TheMissendenFlyer agreed my commute to work is not too dis similar and I am only just out of Christchurch. Gorgeous views to the Southern Alps. There is a base if you need it.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

That was Rallye awesome! (Get it?) Spain is gorgeous.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very good.....

[@ThatYorkshireChap]

Great vids as usual. Looking forward to your tour with Teapotone & Lamb chop. Who’ll be the first to post?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dnlgrhm]

I have the Sony FDR X3000 and, while I think it is brilliant in most respects, turning it on and off with a gloved hand is next to impossible and the red led which indicates that it is recording is invisible in daylight. I have the live view remote and it and the camera consistently drop connections when I'm riding so that's no help either. I'm thinking of sticking one of those clear plastic cabinet door bumpers on the record button to make it easier to detect through a glove. As it is the button is nearly flush with the top of the camera. The image quality and optical stabilization are amazing good though.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Hmm doesn’t sound like much of a step up from the GoPro 7 then!! Thanks for the feedback - think I’ll just stick with my go pro 4 for helmet recording.

[@johnrimmer5812]

Nice one TMF , have n't seen any dronidge for a while?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Haven't really had anything suitable to fly it for - once I get some weather and scenery, she'll be up!

[@billcotton1551]

Hi TMF when you have toured Spain ,have you seen any of the areas where Sergio Leone used to shoot his Western Movies?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not yet but as it happens the guys at Torro do a "cowboy" tour taking in exactly those locations...and I keep dropping hints that I'd like to do it sometime...so fingers crossed!

[@johnDukemaster]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't those spaghetti western films with Clint Eastwood from the 60ies recorded in that area? :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yep

[@kevinroberts2395]

Enjoying your series down here in OZ. You should come on down sometime and check out our wonderful country. :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I’d love to Kevin - it’s definitely on the list!

[@kevinroberts2395]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Just avoid November to February as the summer heat is not what you want while touring on a motorcycle.

[@DaveDayve]

U should have more sections with music and no chatter, it's more flowing and provides better viewing and gives the video such a magical lift. Chat just before, during and after cities, then run yr upbeat music in the twistees and proper road riding. Hearing someone going on and on constantly isn't everyone's cuppa, even if they'd be interested in the actual content. Just my 2p worth. I have the guts to say it as I did a fair bit of TV production in my days ;-) BTW everyone is complaining on the hero 7. The 4 is the biz :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah I have the 4 too and I agree. The 7 is technically brilliant but just not good for me and my type of "vlogging". Thanks for the suggestion, personally I don't like too much music and if I see videos with much of it in I switch off - I guess we all have different tastes but point noted!

[@xenonozhid3383]

FEEDBACK; Something strangely hypnotic about the musical interludes while cruising. Nicely done. Also, have you noticed that a good deal of riders these days don't wave back?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah, sad isn't it...love the wave!

[@mistery00t29]

I think some music at the beginning...than you talking...than music to finish the video would be perfect...like a pro! Goes well mr TMF!😎

[@tomcassidy2917]

Cheers TMF-Keeping the winter blues at bay. I enjoyed the "silent" portions of video. Maybe add a few in future episodes while riding around the nice bits. No offence intended regarding your commentary.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Fair enough!

[@AndyManCam]

Nightmare with the mic! I feel your pain there! Gopro should have NOT followed Apple's suit with the overdonglification of everything! Splendid views regardless! Seems a million miles from the icy wilderness outside my front door right now! Sod! ;D

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it Andy - snow at TMF towers today too!

[@stuartshaw6895]

Some fabulous scenery Mr MF what is the field of view set at on your GoPro. Wide or medium? Secondly how does the navigator 7 compare with the 5 ? Is it worth swapping? Thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It's set to wide (not superwide). Don't know much about the Nav 7 (didn't realise there was one!!) so can't really say yet!

[@stuartshaw6895]

TheMissendenFlyer . Sorry I meant nav 6 I must be on a time travel mission 😃 The one on the bike looked like it had a shiny screen which the 6 has got. Cheers for the reply.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it does have a shiny screen - personally I don't think it's much better than the Nav5 - in fact I'd rather the matt screen!

[@maxflight777]

There is no such thing as a Nav 7 ... what have you been drinking?

[@stuartshaw6895]

Max Flight obviously too much 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@robertthedutchguy4365]

Not a single white van... Or did you edit them all out.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I suspect they were edited out.....

[@glenns6923]

From the US. What does the A B and M mean at the beginning of the road #? Thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Err dunno...

[@glenns6923]

@@TheMissendenFlyerHere in the states; "I" is interstate, "SR" State Route and so on...I was thinking across the pond maybe A meant main road, B secondary road and M a highway/freeway???

[@transitTrucker]

Liked the music. . .

[@LambChopRides]

Is that the Ronda road? 😏

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yay!!!!!!!!!

[@nickprice3605]

Campervan appeals??? Wash your mouth out fella! 😉 Loving this series, we're doing something similar in November

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You'll love it Nick....

[@mikeybikey106]

nice tour overall but ......for me these andalucian and tenerife ones dont seem to have the "edge" as the norway/scotland adventure type tours you have done. Either way thumbs up to TMF for a megatastic channel

[@YarroMoto]

TMF - The Hero7 footage is much better than previous. I had similar mic issue and, although not pretty, I loop a rubber band around mic input end of lead, plug in mic, place long remaining part of rubber band around Hero body.....sorted my Hero and no further issues! Great vid as usual too😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What you mean to keep the plug in place? (trying to visualise what you did....)

[@YarroMoto]

Indeed, to hold the plug in against body of Hero. I’ll see if I can post an image on here later...

[@YarroMoto]

TMF Please check image Message sent to your FB account...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks - I think I understand your approach - I'll give it a go!

[@HippoDrones]

What a trip, shame about the mic issues, I use my Hero 7 Black mainly as a face-cam on my bars as the stabilisation goes a bit wonky when helmet mounted, I tend to use my Hero 5 Session on the helmet, still needs the stupid mic adapter but it does the job pretty well. I hope your shoulders didn't take away too much enjoyment of the riding.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Hippo-Drones, and yes, the Hero 7 is a bit of a mixed bag isn't it....

[@HippoDrones]

Weirdly, I think on some things it is a step backwards from the 5 and 6, it does look prettier though with ProTune! :-)

[@robertbarton4776]

So jealous. Like a previous comment, I too am covered in rock salt, but rather that not keeping it shiny side up

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed! ..there's snow on the ground here where I live today!

[@beardedbiker2647]

I know you’ve probably sorted it out, but I have a remote mounted on my handle bar. It also can attach to your wrist never had an issue turning my hero 7 on and off with it, I also confirm it’s recording via the app On my phone and just edit out the rubbish at the beginning.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I have the same remote but find it unreliable....

[@sunseeker8457]

Oh. So your mic failed, but you were still talking to yourself inside your helmet at the time... After being married for 20 years I know how it feels mate!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

:0)

[@docgreen4934]

Mmmm I think I know what you mean biker boy!

[@LoudValves]

@Panty Sniffer wtf?

[@johnsumser9743]

The nightmare used to be being seated on an airplane next to a crying baby, now, I think, it is next to someone vlogging.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes wouldn’t it be!!

[@twig3288]

So you never made it to Benidorm in the end?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I've since been if that counts!

[@handsfree1000]

Torrecilla is the highest peak in Sierra de las Nieves, Western Andalusia at 1919m. Ben Nevis 1345m. Watch out for the cracks in the road huh?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow - considerably higher then!

[@Daemon_Wraith]

"Juzcar"... Kinda makes me th8ink of a pimp-mobile somehow. You're welcome for that image you'll never be able to shift now. lol

[@richiektm]

I don’t know what it is but I prefer your UK tours a lot better than the Spanish ones perhaps I know I can jump on the bike and get there in a day somewhere around the uk although I did really like Norway tour and fancy doing it one day

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Fair enough - thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@Thumper1222]

Fab

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks!

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Just can't beat Spain. Meant to say, especially with part one of the tour, that cyclists are generally referred to as MAMILs - Middle Age Men In Lycra. Just for future reference. 😁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...you probably learned that from my previous videos :0)

[@DaveDayve]

Haha Luv the MAMIL bit

[@mrcintheuk4641]

@@TheMissendenFlyer First read it in an article, but yes, certainly not my invention.

[@caroldave4037]

Could also mean( middle age men in leather)😊cheers from dave

[@jtwu8931]

Yes, California and Arizona beat Spain any time of the week and you can get by with speaking Spanish pretty much most of the time too, :)

[@julibradbury]

Arthritis not good as I know. Max strength ( 10%) Ibuprofen gell helps a lot. The normal 5% doesnt seem to touch it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah that's the stuff I use....

[@-runningwithscissors-9766]

Considering how much time you spend in Spain, perhaps it's time to take a Spanish language course? The Rosetta Stone courses are superb. The 'J' in Spanish is pronounced like an 'h' and the 'i' like a long 'e', so Jimena is Hēmĕnă (HEE MEN UH) and so on. I'm sure the locals would appreciate any effort you make to speak their language correctly. Who knows, you may end up retiring there....... ◉_◉

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the lesson! ...and I'm happily retired here ;0) ..do like to visit though....

[@-runningwithscissors-9766]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Well, then, congrats on retiring early. So, maybe a small part-time house in Spain, to escape Blighty's Winter's? And, come to think of it, how about a video of a plane flight to the Continent some day? Cheers!

[@hudsonrilke]

Great. Big shame about the GoPro. I quite like the music bits. I don’t think you need to talk through the whole vid.

[@jonathanroper9956]

Juzcar was painted blue by Sony to promote the Smurf's movie in 2011, and after a referendum, it was decided to leave the blue.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Really? How cool!!

[@bigstevoUK]

Yes correct>> www.andalucia.com/province/malaga/juzcar/home.htm

[@stevenhill6214]

Just watched 2&3 together, enjoyed them very much. The wife wants to know why you did not stop at Smurf Village...it's a nice, if a little quirky place.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...I had no idea it was anything to do with the Smurfs at the time, had I done then clearly I would have stopped!

[@rumien1383]

Alright .. you're in Spain, can't be doing with the Ibiza music.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sorry about that....