This time a week in South Wales, where neither of us have really visited before. The reason for the visit was the opening of an exhibition of my friend Philippa Robbin’s work at the Art Shop in Abergavenny. Having decided to … Continued
An unexpected break – a long weekend in Fort William! Even though we only had two nights, we made the most of it – eating out in a couple of nice restaurants, particularly The Crannog, taking a cable car up Ben … Continued
Pete is recuperating at the moment, having recently been treated for a heart problem. We had to cancel our planned holiday to Istanbul and Cyprus, so now he’s feeling better we decided to have a few days away – in … Continued
Although it’s not the prime time of year to visit, we’ve had a great week, staying in Marazion, in this lovely place: Cudden View Cottage Although small, it was lovely and cosy – ideal in a wet and windy November, and … Continued
After a miserable, rain spring/early summer, it’s been great to get away on holiday to super-hot France*. This year we went en famille to celebrate my step-father’s 90th birthday with a special meal out. We stayed in a lovely gite: … Continued
Batteries are fully recharged now we’ve just returned from a week in the glorious sunshine of Kephalonia, where we’ve been staying with my partner Pete’s parents, who have retired there. This is what it was like: Plus lots of … Continued
Last week I went to Skye, with my partner, Pete. We booked this lovely cottage right at the top corner of the island, in Balmaquein – with views out over the sea to the north and to the mainland in … Continued