Monday 1 January 2024

Happy New Year & cheers from the French Pyrenees! Wishing everyone the best for 2024 smile

Monday 25 December 2023

Fab Xmas day in the Pyrenees. Unseasonably warm so no skiing, but great tonne on the bike before festivities. Cheers!

Sunday 24 December 2023

Xmas eve lunch of tartiflette, while enjoying glorious sunshine at Payolle. Cheeky cold one to cool off! wink Cheers!

Sunday 24 December 2023

Sunrise stroll at Sarrat de Gaye. Forgot to scowl when asked to wear a silly hat. Must be going soft! wink Merry Xmas!

Sunday 17 December 2023

Today's ride: Col d'Aspin in the snow, under blue skies. Beautiful conditions!

Wednesday 13 December 2023

Sun trying to break through morning storm clouds & even glimpse of a rainbow but didn't last long. Maybe day indoors?

Sunday 10 December 2023

Local roads most tourists & Le Tour would probably never consider. Just paradise! Especially on a sunny autumn day smile

Sunday 3 December 2023

Crisp, sunny stroll at Col des Palomieres. Met 2 vultures on the road coming home. Was super cool, but no pics, doh!

Friday 1 December 2023

Tempting airport gifts. If our hand luggage wasn't already fit to burst! wink 1hr delay, but overall been a great trip!

Friday 1 December 2023

Pratiwi every time we see an xmas tree: oooh, pretty, let's take a picture. December in England. Can you imagine? wink

Friday 1 December 2023

Big chain hotel breakfast: mountains of food & loads of choice but zero character & not as tasty as others this trip.

Thursday 30 November 2023

Korean dinner at Bento Bab: more difficult decisions to make wink Nom! Didn't come here for the beer, but go on then wink

Thursday 30 November 2023

Getting photo bombed in Leadenhall Market! wink At least we got a walking tour & few pints for our troubles. Cheers! grin

Thursday 30 November 2023

Sky Garden, London. Pretty impressive for a free attraction. Booked at dusk & got lucky(ish) with the weather smile

Thursday 30 November 2023

Double trouble in China Town! wink Lunch at Dumplings' Legend. Yes, they wanted to order everything on the menu! wink

Thursday 30 November 2023

Frosty today! Just need to return 2WD rental car without winter tyres in one piece. What could possibly go wrong? wink

Thursday 30 November 2023

When staying at a self proclaimed gastropub you expect a great breakfast. Absolutely did not disappoint. Yum!

Wednesday 29 November 2023

Drinks & dinner at The George & Dragon, Seaton. Love this cosy pub. Amazing food. Sticky toffee pudding to die for!

Wednesday 29 November 2023

Lunch at Tharavadu, Leeds. Great to catch up with Beige & Sally. Haven't had dosa in years & this food was fantastic!

Wednesday 29 November 2023

More walkies on a very crisp morning in Scunthorpe. Have to admit these two are pretty cute.

Tuesday 28 November 2023

Family feast of Chinese takeaway. Dad never made dessert when I was a kid but his cheesecake was amazing. Well done!

Tuesday 28 November 2023

Feeding ducks just up the road from dad's house.

Tuesday 28 November 2023

Walkies with dad. School XC runs used to go round/through these waters in sleet & freezing rain. Fun memories!?! wink

Monday 27 November 2023

Little wonder around Oundle. Wouldn't be England if it wasn't raining though wink Very pretty place all the same.

Monday 27 November 2023

Top notch English breakfast (+ croissants of course!) in a wonderful dining room. We really like this place!

Sunday 26 November 2023

Fantastic curry & beers in Onkar, Oundle. Short, misty walk from tonight's hotel. Love it when a plan comes together!

Sunday 26 November 2023

There's been an inn on this site since 1552! Room for tonight is very cosy & not at all medieval though. Phew! wink

Sunday 26 November 2023

Beautiful day to fly. Cattle class boarding but disembarking like a rockstar! wink First trip to England since 2015.

Wednesday 22 November 2023

On this afternoon's stroll, sun breaking through stormy clouds in a few places. Really beautiful even in the rain smile

Sunday 19 November 2023

Invited to neighbours for Sunday roast. OMG! The best roast lamb & Yorkshire puddings. Nom, nom, nom! Thanks guys! grin

Saturday 18 November 2023

Today's ride: a very slow Col du Tourmalet. In shorts. On November 18! Ski season in 2 weeks? Not looking likely! sad

Sunday 12 November 2023

Indo gathering in France. Just back from trip to Bali so went (almost) straight to what French do best: dessert! wink

Thursday 2 November 2023

Looking bit spaced out after long flight & pots of coffee for the slow drive home. Probably need to sleep for a week!

Thursday 2 November 2023

Do you think we'll beat the tail end of Storm Ciaran to Toulouse? Looks like its gonna be tight!

Thursday 2 November 2023

Wondering deliriously around Doha airport. Taking a selfie with this bear seems to be the done thing, so, erm, Ok wink

Wednesday 1 November 2023

Dinner before heading to airport. This roadside warung had the best BBQ chicken! Ginger tea from cart nextdoor. Nom!

Wednesday 1 November 2023

Last sunset of this trip. Although no dinner on the beach this evening as we have to head to the airport soon. So...

Wednesday 1 November 2023

Final day here. Boooooooo! Day of relaxation starting with a leisurely stroll on the beach.

Tuesday 31 October 2023

Seafood dinner on Jimbaran beach. Surprisingly not super hungry so ordered platter for one only & shared. Was plenty!

Tuesday 31 October 2023

Back by the coast... sunset stroll and pre-dinner drinks on Jimbaran beach.

Tuesday 31 October 2023

Five star hotel breakie. Oh my! Small selection from 2 mornings here. Yes, was much more I didn't photograph! Nom! tongue

Tuesday 31 October 2023

Need to cool off after the gym? Luckily there's an infinity pool by the river for that! wink

Tuesday 31 October 2023

Finally a hotel with a gym! An hour each morning probably not enough - as you will see wink - but this is a holiday! tongue

Monday 30 October 2023

Dinner and a show. Take your photo with the cast. Isn't that what old people do?! Oh dear! wink

Monday 30 October 2023

Afternoon tea... some tasty Asian nibbles, fruit shots and as much chocolate cake as you can eat. Yum! tongue

Monday 30 October 2023

... need to cool off you say? Luckily there's an infinity pool overlooking rainforest for that! grin

Monday 30 October 2023

The hotel's Forest Trail walk, & back past spa & farm. Lovely breeze down by the river but still need to cool off...

Monday 30 October 2023

Ermmmmmmmm... might be some big trees around here!! #GiantLeaf wink

Sunday 29 October 2023

Just wondering around reminiscing... special memories smile

Sunday 29 October 2023

More welcome fruit cocktails smile Hotel gardens behind camera are beautiful, but lighting won't work to show that. Doh!