Breathe In!
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382036)
Rockingham, Australia
March 17, 2016 7:53am CST
In 2015, we toured Ireland, United Kingdom and some of the European countries is our motor-home. We had a GPS but unfortunately it didn't allow for our non-standard height and width. We knew precisely how high our vehicle was and always checked the height of tunnels or underpasses carefully before proceeding.
Our GPS took us down some very narrow streets and roads. At times we needed three seats in the front so I could be beside myself but after a month or two 
I got more used to the narrow roads and didn't worry quite so much.
This photo was taken in a village along the Rhine River in Germany. Aren't the flower displays lovely? And I did love the cobbled streets. I don't think this was a one-way street but luckily no-one came the other way while I was taking a photo of Vince driving towards me.
I got more used to the narrow roads and didn't worry quite so much.
This photo was taken in a village along the Rhine River in Germany. Aren't the flower displays lovely? And I did love the cobbled streets. I don't think this was a one-way street but luckily no-one came the other way while I was taking a photo of Vince driving towards me.38 people like this
37 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Yes the tiny roads and streets must have been quite something for a motor home Judy.
It is lovely the quaint villages and all over there.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Would love to tour another country, but my worse nightmare are places where the roads are narrow. I have a small car here in the US and sometimes I get nervous on back country roads, especially during the winter.
and the flowers? Gorgeous!!! I love that old time look.
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
18 Mar 16
The picture is awesome and it gives us an idea of a narrow street a village in Germany
. It seems less than a normal street. It seems that it is walking path and not meant for vehicles.. Needless to say it appears only one way street.
. It seems less than a normal street. It seems that it is walking path and not meant for vehicles.. Needless to say it appears only one way street.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
21 Mar 16
@JudyEv - Did you happen to see donkeys there?
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Mar 16
@dpk262006 No, unfortunately. We saw most donkeys in Ireland. I was always on the lookout for horses and donkeys.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
18 Mar 16
Those harsh looking buildings have a touch of softness with those beautiful flowers. Talking about narrow streets, have you heard about the crooked street in San Francisco. The street was pointed out to us but we did not get a ride on it.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
19 Mar 16
@JudyEv Here is ithe image of that street. If you look at the cars you will know how crooked the street is
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 16
I don't think I have heard about the street in San Francisco. I don't think we'll ever get to America unfortunately.
@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 16
@allknowing Wow! That is crooked! I remember seeing in films cars getting airborne over a hill.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 16
I'm sure they have them everywhere but if you're following instructions from a GPS you can't always avoid them.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
18 Mar 16
lol I can well imagine the difficulties with the motor home. One year we hired a mini van and we had much difficult with the narrow streets in Germany especially in the cities. Yikes!! Parking too was problematic. The towns weren't designed for vehicles of this size.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
19 Mar 16
@JudyEv I remember in Munich with the minivan we had to return it under the train station, oh dear lord, we had inches above the top!!
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Mar 16
@BelleStarr That is so scary. We had four inches clearance under one bridge. We crept under as any roadworks could easily have added four inches to the road.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
19 Mar 16
@JudyEv We our very excited about this first trip coming up soon. Last evening while it was still light we were already starting to move some items into the camper and checking out the features to make sure we know how everything works. We're like two kids with a big new toy.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar 16
@DWDavis It becomes a bit like that, doesn't it? We've had the bus at the mechanics getting an oil leak fixed and a smoking problem repaired now it's 'hot to trot'. I've made the bed and started moving non-perishable food into it. We will be living in it from the Thursday before Easter to April 4. Can't wait! :)
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@Drosophila (16568)
• Ireland
20 Mar 16
oh yes GPS fails miserably in Ireland.. there are road with no names!
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@Drosophila (16568)
• Ireland
21 Mar 16
@JudyEv yes that's probably wise! I got terribly lost in Co. Clare once, the Sat Nav might as well be a pile of junk
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Mar 16
I want to visit many of those places, but prob not drive there lol. lovely photo!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Mar 16
@JudyEv the opp side of the road thing would be hard for me. plus I rather like being able to see and relax, if I am driving I miss out on that.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Mar 16
@Jessicalynnt That's true. We had a RH drive vehicle so going round the roundabouts on the continent, I could easily take photos of the decorated centres. Once we were back in the UK and Ireland it wasn't so easy.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Mar 16
Love the three seats joke- I would need three as well when I was travelling so much- haha! How lovely that scene is- I do love Europe! And do you have the motor home still? Perfect way to go!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Mar 16
@JudyEv Ireland is gorgeous- I've been there in earlier days- Very green and fun! What a wonderful trip to look forward too!
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@teamfreak16 (43586)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Mar 16
Love the photo. Makes me miss Germany even more.
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@teamfreak16 (43586)
• Denver, Colorado
19 Mar 16
@JudyEv - All total I was there 28 months.
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@Lazyblogs (494)
• Chandigarh, India
17 Mar 16
I love the photo ..however narrow the road but it is surely worth the view
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@Lazyblogs (494)
• Chandigarh, India
18 Mar 16
@JudyEv that certainly is a possibilty
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