Category Archives: Europe

End of a wonderful weekend

Posted on 06/12/2021 by Geoff

Monday 6th December We woke to awful weather, rain, and the clouds were so low it looked like fog, still after breakfast it may well improve, ever optimistic!!!! Heading down to breakfast we bumped into Adrian and was rather taken … Continue reading →

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Christine’s actual Birthday

Posted on 05/12/2021 by Geoff

Sunday 5th December Today is actually Christine’s birthday and though last night was the celebration, it doesn’t end here.  Today we have arranged to meet up with Holly and most importantly Elton and have an afternoon tea with all the … Continue reading →

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It’s party time🥳🥳🥳

Posted on 04/12/2021 by Geoff

Saturday 4th December After yesterdays trouble with traffic, rain, fog etc, this morning was about taking it easy; a late breakfast and a potter to a local location for a coffee and a mooch about.  Christine and Karon had decided … Continue reading →

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First Days In England

Posted on 03/12/2021 by Geoff

Tuesday 30th November Following the “full English” and basic shopping in an empty store also on the direct route, we headed to our isolation address just praying we would receive the PCR test kits and the results by the Friday … Continue reading →

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Bayonne to Portsmouth

Posted on 30/11/2021 by Geoff

Saturday 27th November We cleared the hotel just after ten and headed to the motorway; a six hour drive to Orleans using the Peage; considerably quicker than using the normal main roads but at a cost; 57€ according to “Waze”, … Continue reading →

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The start of the journey

Posted on 26/11/2021 by Geoff

Thursday 25th November. Unfortunately we missed our departure target of 0600hrs, but we did get away soon after  at 0620am!!!! We witnessed the dawn come up as we headed eastwards.  This was followed by the usual blue sky with the … Continue reading →

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