Category Archives: France

The Last Leg

Posted on 05/01/2020 by Geoff

Apart from the dismissal display from the drones, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Bruges over the new year, it was a very good decision to go there. Thursday we were up at the crack of dawn as we have … Continue reading →

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Home to Channel

Posted on 28/11/2019 by Geoff

After an uneventful drive through the rain we arrived in Burgos, though we did stop for an excellent menu Del dia (somewhere) en-route.  After checking into our hotel with good intentions of going out, we collapsed and watched television, but … Continue reading →

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Our spring trip to UK

Posted on 28/03/2019 by Geoff

0500hrs on the 1st March and our drive back to UK starts; we were going to go a day or so earlier but we were “Parrot sitting”. We were very honoured to be trusted to look after Rita’s parrot “Jack” … Continue reading →

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Good fun with the “Riley’s”

Posted on 12/11/2013 by Christine

After a lovely meal in the evening, and a wind down, a few drinks, we had a good nights sleep. Today was Remembrance Day , and in France they have a holiday, whatever day it falls on, so no school, … Continue reading →

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Journey to the Riley’s

Posted on 11/11/2013 by Christine

Having left the Hotel, we had decided to catch the ferry at Royan, so we headed for Lacaneau-ocean to see what the weather was like and to have a coffee Out of the car, we headed for the beach, the sea … Continue reading →

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Thirty years on!

Posted on 09/11/2013 by Geoff

30 Years on! Awoke bright and early, well not very bright and not too early as it looked a miserable day, still we are here in Arcachon for two reasons, firstly for Christine to see and climb the largest Sand … Continue reading →

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