Sunday 14 September 2025

Hike to base & top of Slap Rinka waterfall then the forest above. Sipping water straight from the mountain. Love it!

Friday 12 September 2025

Lunch between the vines @ Zlati Gric. Wonderful views on this sunny day & simple, tasty food. Nom, nom, nom! tongue

Friday 12 September 2025

Castle Statenberg. Don't see any fortifications, so more like a chateau? Either way, they have nailed shabby chic!

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Overcast evening stroll along the river & little explore of the old town of Ptuj. Obligatory bakery stop included grin

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Huge feast at lunch of spit roast lamb & rice + pork in creamy sauce with gnocchi. Delicious last meal in Croatia! tongue

Monday 8 September 2025

Plitvice Lakes, pt 2. So much crystal clear water. Too many little waterfalls to mention. Stunning sensory overload!

Monday 8 September 2025

Plitvice Lakes NP, pt 1. Down to Veliki Slap, along boardwalks & path to Kozjak Lake for boat ride to the other end.

Sunday 7 September 2025

Finding Indomie noodles in a random supermarket 1,600km from home. Someone is very happy! grin

Saturday 6 September 2025

... early dinner from various seafront kiosks: calamari & chips & doner kebab & gelato. #HealthyChoices! wink

Friday 5 September 2025

Iced coffee & chocolate cake stop in Rovinj. Cool, shady alley is a nice break from baking sun down by the marina!

Friday 5 September 2025

Rovinj: a maze of narrow cobbled streets, some very steep with more open areas by the water. Super interesting place.

Thursday 4 September 2025

... dinner by Novigrad marina. Cheers! Went to the gelateria nearby for dessert, but too dark for pic there. Boo! tongue

Thursday 4 September 2025

Evening wonder around Novigrad before the inevitable...

Saturday 30 August 2025

Short stroll in Pragelato-Rua. Found this giant gnome... although that does seem like an oxymoron! wink

Saturday 30 August 2025

Second stop: coffee, hot chocolate & dessert in Sestriere. More nom! tongue

Thursday 28 August 2025

Short stroll round a very quiet & rather damp Buis-les-Baronnies. Someone loves all the plants in these tiny streets!

Wednesday 27 August 2025

Road trip lunch @ Le Printemps d'Asie (Carcassonne). Nom, nom, nom! tongue

Thursday 14 August 2025

Morning stroll to Lac d'Arou with Gavin & Pratiwi. Very nice up here away from the current heatwave! smile

Thursday 14 August 2025

After the old trunk of this oak died in spring, regrowth has shot up. From nothing to this in just the last 6 weeks!

Sunday 3 August 2025

In BdB for a social event so dinner @ La Fontaine after. Nice summer atmosphere this eve & that grub hit the spot! tongue

Wednesday 16 July 2025

Anniversary lunch. Don't worry - the French obsession with midday dining means we still got home for TdF coverage! wink

Thursday 10 July 2025

Short morning stroll around Roquebrun.

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Dinner with sis & my nieces... beach-shack vibes, erm, without the beach wink

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Drive home via Aubisque & Soulor. Saying hi to some very fluffy donkeys. Also think there might be a storm coming! wink

Tuesday 1 July 2025

The very impressive Grottes de Betharram. Olds did well with all the steps & we all enjoyed the coolness down here smile

Monday 30 June 2025

Little relaxation by Lac d'Estaing. And saying hello to a few fury (erm... hairy?) locals smile

Sunday 29 June 2025

Little stroll to Lac des Especieres & some other faffing about near the Col de Tentes.

Sunday 29 June 2025

Lunch @ L'Etape du Berger. Lovely cooling breeze up here. Lots of vultures & other sights that kept us entertained!

Saturday 28 June 2025

Lazy tourist day... happy snaps by Lac de Payolle, lunch @ Le Refuge & obligatory visit to the Col d'Aspin smile

Thursday 26 June 2025

Afternoon coffee break. Some may say it's always better in a cafe with many plants... wink

Thursday 26 June 2025

Breakie @ La Issla. Delicious coffee, chocolatine & pistachio croissant, but couple things not so great sad Next! tongue

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Pintxos! Couldn't do 2 of our fave places due to queues across the street & closure but somehow struggled through! wink

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Short stroll around Saint-Jean-de-Luz with the olds. Market, beach and streets. It is nice here.

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Breakfast coffee & other treats in Bidart. Nom! tongue

Tuesday 24 June 2025

Heading off on a little trip today. Hitting an exotic eatery first thing as usual... ermmmm... wink

Thursday 5 June 2025

When someone wants to go out for Asian food on their birthday... who am I to argue? wink Nom, nom, nom! tongue

Saturday 24 May 2025

Short stroll in Peralada. There's a cool looking castle here but it's part of a resort & had guards at the gates sad

Thursday 22 May 2025

After riding by yesterday, passed Besalu again today & took a closer look on foot. It's a very nice little village.

Monday 19 May 2025

Little stroll around Ripoll then delicious lunch at TAPS Bar Restaurant. Salmon, eggs, ribs, squid & dessert. Yum! tongue

Saturday 17 May 2025

Enjoying sweets treats from the local market. Cheesecake, cherries & some cream filled roll thing. Yum! tongue

Saturday 17 May 2025

Wondering the market at La Seu d'Urgell. Collected a shovelful of cherries, few tiny plants & a few other treats smile

Thursday 15 May 2025

Took an evening stroll up to Montferrer & found this well positioned bench. #Relaxation

Thursday 15 May 2025

A rather windy Mirador de la Creu de Guils del Canto. New glass platform or natural rocks to hang out on. V. cool!

Thursday 15 May 2025

Random views from the road: Rainy Bossost & Port de la Bonaigua before a beautifully sunny Port del Canto smile

Wednesday 19 March 2025

Heading out for lunch with friends... this looks a bit swish for a little mountain town! wink

Friday 7 March 2025

Showing visitors around a kindof snowy, kindof frozen Lac de Gaube & Pont d'Espagne. Got real lucky with the weather!

Tuesday 31 December 2024

Good morning neighbours! Have you missed us...? grin

Saturday 21 December 2024

Arrived in Abtenau to catch last rays of sun, from the balcony & above. Love this place but just here for the night.

Friday 20 December 2024

Morning stroll into central Salzburg... lucky we already had that hotel breakfast... erm... feast? wink

Friday 20 December 2024

Hotel room breakfast... at least they left us fresh raisin bread so there's something vaguely nutritious? wink