Having done plenty of research on how to get to Genoa from Alicante I decided on taking the train. You’re probably thinking why didn’t we just take the plane instead well, for us it’s not just about getting from A to B quickly, it’s about the experience and going by train certainly ads to […]
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Seeing the sun rise out of the water on the horizon is one of the precious moments that makes me cherish each day we have on this wonderful planet. The sun is my element and pay homage to it whenever I can or when she shines down on me. I love the warmth and happy […]
Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Review – Continued, Day 13 Le Havre
April 29th 2016, Day 13 – Le Havre We arrived in Le Havre on a wet and miserable looking morning. That would be about right, heading closer to the UK and the pretty average weather we often have. Anyway, never mind, let’s make the most of it. After watching us cruise into port and […]
Michelin Star Lunch at La Tour Des Vents in Monbazillac
Day 510 – July 24th, 2015. About an hours drive from Pellegrue in the Gironde region of France where we are staying is the one Michelin star restaurant La Tour De Vents. This restaurant boasts not only a Michelin star but also a view to challenge any fine meal. Today we decided to make […]
Our Camino – Day 2 Orisson to Roncesvalles
Our Camino – Day 2, Orisson to Roncesvalles – 17.3 Kms Day 2 of Our Camino Day 527 – August 10th, 2015. After a good nights sleep at the Auberge Orisson we woke up to clear skies and low clouds, and no rain. Thankfully we were feeling pretty good after completing our first 9 […]
Refuge Auberge Orisson
Our first night on the Camino we stayed at the Auberge Orisson in Orisson which is one of only two places to stay on the way between St Jean Pied de Port and Roncesvalles. Side note here; I’m really not sure if we would have managed to complete the entire stretch between the two […]
Buen Camino Day 1 St Jean Pied De Port to Orisson
Buen Camino day 1, St Jean Pied De Port to Orisson – 9 Kms Day 1 of Our Camino Day 526 – August 9th, 2015. All smiles as we leave St Jean Pied De Port at 8.20am after a pretty good nights sleep in our first Auberge on the Camino ‘the way’. Even […]
House & Pet Sitting in The South of France
So here we are, among rolling hills of vineyards, sunflower and corn fields with centuries-old stone buildings dotted the landscape, whilst basking in the glorious summer. Today as I write this it’s 33 degrees and rising not a cloud in the sky, all the windows and doors are open and a slight breeze blows […]
TGV Trains From Basel to Bordeaux
TGV trains from Basel to Bordeaux via Paris then a local train to St Foy Le Grande. And how to get from Gare de Lyon to Gare Montparnasse. Day 423 – May 29th, 2015. Welcome to rush hour in Basel… Oh bugger. After saying goodbye to Moni’s sister in Basel we made our way […]