Hike to base & top of Slap Rinka waterfall then the forest above. Sipping water straight from the mountain. Love it!
Lunch between the vines @ Zlati Gric. Wonderful views on this sunny day & simple, tasty food. Nom, nom, nom!
Castle Statenberg. Don't see any fortifications, so more like a chateau? Either way, they have nailed shabby chic!
Overcast evening stroll along the river & little explore of the old town of Ptuj. Obligatory bakery stop included
Huge feast at lunch of spit roast lamb & rice + pork in creamy sauce with gnocchi. Delicious last meal in Croatia!
Plitvice Lakes, pt 2. So much crystal clear water. Too many little waterfalls to mention. Stunning sensory overload!
Plitvice Lakes NP, pt 1. Down to Veliki Slap, along boardwalks & path to Kozjak Lake for boat ride to the other end.
Finding Indomie noodles in a random supermarket 1,600km from home. Someone is very happy!
... early dinner from various seafront kiosks: calamari & chips & doner kebab & gelato. #HealthyChoices!
Iced coffee & chocolate cake stop in Rovinj. Cool, shady alley is a nice break from baking sun down by the marina!
Rovinj: a maze of narrow cobbled streets, some very steep with more open areas by the water. Super interesting place.
... dinner by Novigrad marina. Cheers! Went to the gelateria nearby for dessert, but too dark for pic there. Boo!
Evening wonder around Novigrad before the inevitable...
Short stroll in Pragelato-Rua. Found this giant gnome... although that does seem like an oxymoron!
Second stop: coffee, hot chocolate & dessert in Sestriere. More nom!
Short stroll round a very quiet & rather damp Buis-les-Baronnies. Someone loves all the plants in these tiny streets!
Road trip lunch @ Le Printemps d'Asie (Carcassonne). Nom, nom, nom!
Morning stroll to Lac d'Arou with Gavin & Pratiwi. Very nice up here away from the current heatwave!
After the old trunk of this oak died in spring, regrowth has shot up. From nothing to this in just the last 6 weeks!
In BdB for a social event so dinner @ La Fontaine after. Nice summer atmosphere this eve & that grub hit the spot!
Anniversary lunch. Don't worry - the French obsession with midday dining means we still got home for TdF coverage!
Short morning stroll around Roquebrun.
Dinner with sis & my nieces... beach-shack vibes, erm, without the beach
Drive home via Aubisque & Soulor. Saying hi to some very fluffy donkeys. Also think there might be a storm coming!
The very impressive Grottes de Betharram. Olds did well with all the steps & we all enjoyed the coolness down here
Little relaxation by Lac d'Estaing. And saying hello to a few fury (erm... hairy?) locals
Little stroll to Lac des Especieres & some other faffing about near the Col de Tentes.
Lunch @ L'Etape du Berger. Lovely cooling breeze up here. Lots of vultures & other sights that kept us entertained!
Lazy tourist day... happy snaps by Lac de Payolle, lunch @ Le Refuge & obligatory visit to the Col d'Aspin
Afternoon coffee break. Some may say it's always better in a cafe with many plants...
Breakie @ La Issla. Delicious coffee, chocolatine & pistachio croissant, but couple things not so great Next!
Pintxos! Couldn't do 2 of our fave places due to queues across the street & closure but somehow struggled through!
Short stroll around Saint-Jean-de-Luz with the olds. Market, beach and streets. It is nice here.
Breakfast coffee & other treats in Bidart. Nom!
Heading off on a little trip today. Hitting an exotic eatery first thing as usual... ermmmm...
When someone wants to go out for Asian food on their birthday... who am I to argue? Nom, nom, nom!
Short stroll in Peralada. There's a cool looking castle here but it's part of a resort & had guards at the gates
After riding by yesterday, passed Besalu again today & took a closer look on foot. It's a very nice little village.
Little stroll around Ripoll then delicious lunch at TAPS Bar Restaurant. Salmon, eggs, ribs, squid & dessert. Yum!
Enjoying sweets treats from the local market. Cheesecake, cherries & some cream filled roll thing. Yum!
Wondering the market at La Seu d'Urgell. Collected a shovelful of cherries, few tiny plants & a few other treats
Took an evening stroll up to Montferrer & found this well positioned bench. #Relaxation
A rather windy Mirador de la Creu de Guils del Canto. New glass platform or natural rocks to hang out on. V. cool!
Random views from the road: Rainy Bossost & Port de la Bonaigua before a beautifully sunny Port del Canto
Heading out for lunch with friends... this looks a bit swish for a little mountain town!
Showing visitors around a kindof snowy, kindof frozen Lac de Gaube & Pont d'Espagne. Got real lucky with the weather!
Good morning neighbours! Have you missed us...?
Arrived in Abtenau to catch last rays of sun, from the balcony & above. Love this place but just here for the night.
Morning stroll into central Salzburg... lucky we already had that hotel breakfast... erm... feast?
Hotel room breakfast... at least they left us fresh raisin bread so there's something vaguely nutritious?