Happy New Year & cheers from the French Pyrenees! Wishing everyone the best for 2024
Fab Xmas day in the Pyrenees. Unseasonably warm so no skiing, but great tonne on the bike before festivities. Cheers!
Xmas eve lunch of tartiflette, while enjoying glorious sunshine at Payolle. Cheeky cold one to cool off! Cheers!
Sunrise stroll at Sarrat de Gaye. Forgot to scowl when asked to wear a silly hat. Must be going soft! Merry Xmas!
Today's ride: Col d'Aspin in the snow, under blue skies. Beautiful conditions!
Sun trying to break through morning storm clouds & even glimpse of a rainbow but didn't last long. Maybe day indoors?
Local roads most tourists & Le Tour would probably never consider. Just paradise! Especially on a sunny autumn day
Crisp, sunny stroll at Col des Palomieres. Met 2 vultures on the road coming home. Was super cool, but no pics, doh!
Tempting airport gifts. If our hand luggage wasn't already fit to burst! 1hr delay, but overall been a great trip!
Pratiwi every time we see an xmas tree: oooh, pretty, let's take a picture. December in England. Can you imagine?
Big chain hotel breakfast: mountains of food & loads of choice but zero character & not as tasty as others this trip.
Korean dinner at Bento Bab: more difficult decisions to make Nom! Didn't come here for the beer, but go on then
Getting photo bombed in Leadenhall Market! At least we got a walking tour & few pints for our troubles. Cheers!
Sky Garden, London. Pretty impressive for a free attraction. Booked at dusk & got lucky(ish) with the weather
Double trouble in China Town! Lunch at Dumplings' Legend. Yes, they wanted to order everything on the menu!
Frosty today! Just need to return 2WD rental car without winter tyres in one piece. What could possibly go wrong?
When staying at a self proclaimed gastropub you expect a great breakfast. Absolutely did not disappoint. Yum!
Drinks & dinner at The George & Dragon, Seaton. Love this cosy pub. Amazing food. Sticky toffee pudding to die for!
Lunch at Tharavadu, Leeds. Great to catch up with Beige & Sally. Haven't had dosa in years & this food was fantastic!
More walkies on a very crisp morning in Scunthorpe. Have to admit these two are pretty cute.
Family feast of Chinese takeaway. Dad never made dessert when I was a kid but his cheesecake was amazing. Well done!
Feeding ducks just up the road from dad's house.
Walkies with dad. School XC runs used to go round/through these waters in sleet & freezing rain. Fun memories!?!
Little wonder around Oundle. Wouldn't be England if it wasn't raining though Very pretty place all the same.
Top notch English breakfast (+ croissants of course!) in a wonderful dining room. We really like this place!
Fantastic curry & beers in Onkar, Oundle. Short, misty walk from tonight's hotel. Love it when a plan comes together!
There's been an inn on this site since 1552! Room for tonight is very cosy & not at all medieval though. Phew!
Beautiful day to fly. Cattle class boarding but disembarking like a rockstar! First trip to England since 2015.
On this afternoon's stroll, sun breaking through stormy clouds in a few places. Really beautiful even in the rain
Invited to neighbours for Sunday roast. OMG! The best roast lamb & Yorkshire puddings. Nom, nom, nom! Thanks guys!
Today's ride: a very slow Col du Tourmalet. In shorts. On November 18! Ski season in 2 weeks? Not looking likely!
Indo gathering in France. Just back from trip to Bali so went (almost) straight to what French do best: dessert!
Looking bit spaced out after long flight & pots of coffee for the slow drive home. Probably need to sleep for a week!
Do you think we'll beat the tail end of Storm Ciaran to Toulouse? Looks like its gonna be tight!
Wondering deliriously around Doha airport. Taking a selfie with this bear seems to be the done thing, so, erm, Ok
Dinner before heading to airport. This roadside warung had the best BBQ chicken! Ginger tea from cart nextdoor. Nom!
Last sunset of this trip. Although no dinner on the beach this evening as we have to head to the airport soon. So...
Final day here. Boooooooo! Day of relaxation starting with a leisurely stroll on the beach.
Seafood dinner on Jimbaran beach. Surprisingly not super hungry so ordered platter for one only & shared. Was plenty!
Back by the coast... sunset stroll and pre-dinner drinks on Jimbaran beach.
Five star hotel breakie. Oh my! Small selection from 2 mornings here. Yes, was much more I didn't photograph! Nom!
Need to cool off after the gym? Luckily there's an infinity pool by the river for that!
Finally a hotel with a gym! An hour each morning probably not enough - as you will see - but this is a holiday!
Dinner and a show. Take your photo with the cast. Isn't that what old people do?! Oh dear!
Afternoon tea... some tasty Asian nibbles, fruit shots and as much chocolate cake as you can eat. Yum!
... need to cool off you say? Luckily there's an infinity pool overlooking rainforest for that!
The hotel's Forest Trail walk, & back past spa & farm. Lovely breeze down by the river but still need to cool off...
Ermmmmmmmm... might be some big trees around here!! #GiantLeaf
Just wondering around reminiscing... special memories
More welcome fruit cocktails Hotel gardens behind camera are beautiful, but lighting won't work to show that. Doh!