Category Archives: Europe

Arrived at Last

Posted on 17/02/2024 by Geoff

Saturday 17th February 2024 Our last leg starts this morning, so after exercising the dogs we had breakfast, a minimal typical continental, still it did the job and was included in the room price!!!!    We headed south but first … Continue reading →

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Over the Top

Posted on 16/02/2024 by Geoff

Friday 16th February 2024 We woke up this morning and it was tipping down, first rain since leaving U.K. but the dogs still had to go out, well done Christine.   Of course this rain changed everything as it was … Continue reading →

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Lourdes

Posted on 15/02/2024 by Geoff

Thursday 15th February 2024 No rush this morning as we are only heading to Lourdes; 3.5 hrs away with Peage, 4.5 without, so Peage it was. Christine took the dogs to the park, at 7am, to give them a good … Continue reading →

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Our Special Day

Posted on 14/02/2024 by Geoff

Wednesday 14th February  Today we are heading to Cognac.   10-years ago Christine took me to a restaurant in Cognac that was so good, we keep talking about it and as today is our anniversary and we are around the … Continue reading →

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Chasing the sun

Posted on 13/02/2024 by Geoff

Sunday 11th February 2024 Our next adventure, “finding the sun” starts today, but though our ferry is not until tomorrow, we have taken the opportunity to visit family and friends around Portsmouth.  Packing a quart into a pint pot always … Continue reading →

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Birthday Girl’s treat

Posted on 27/12/2023 by Geoff

Not having the facilities to throw a party I had to come up with something different, and that was a city break to Budapest.   Christine had mentioned Budapest as one of several European cities she wanted to visit, so why … Continue reading →

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