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Our first full day on the Canal

Posted on 29/06/2021 by Geoff

Tuesday 29th June The sun was shining as we woke up on our first morning after a reasonably comfortable night in our new surroundings.  A good sized comfortable bed was only spoiled by the limited amount of bed covers causing … Continue reading →

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The start of our holiday

Posted on 28/06/2021 by Geoff

Saturday 26th June  We were away by mid morning with a plan to stop the night in Tarragona but stopping in Xalo (Jalon) for lunch at a small restaurant were we especially enjoy their “Menu del Dia”, Parking in Xalo … Continue reading →

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Sailing in style

Posted on 11/05/2021 by Geoff

Monday Evening 10th May “Elton”, Andrew’s magnificent 110ft yacht takes your breath away. Having been kitted out for the charter market, everything was catered for and we felt very privileged to be “allowed” aboard.   Our hosts made us very … Continue reading →

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Freedom at last

Posted on 10/05/2021 by Geoff

Friday 7th May 2021 Following a convivial full English at our local Panaderia with Jim and Hazel, plus Frank and Sue we headed towards Martin and Marian’s Villa situated in the hills behind Denia for a few days prior to … Continue reading →

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Lovely day in Javia

Posted on 18/10/2020 by Geoff

Sunday 18th October No rush today as our only plan is “Sunday. Coffee Morning”; got to keep the tradition going!!!! And a trip into Javia, but first breakfast and “Marr on Sunday”. We hit the road about 1100am and stopped … Continue reading →

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El Castell de Guadalest

Posted on 15/10/2020 by Geoff

The tourist town of Guadalest. Thursday 15th October  Today we headed out to El Castell de Guadalest, better known as just “Guadalest”,a Valencian village high up in the mountains located near the 1500-metre Serra d’Aitana. Guadalest has an area of … Continue reading →

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