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!
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Feeding ducks just up the road from dad's house.
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 12 November 2023
Indo gathering in France. Just back from trip to Bali so went (almost) straight to what French do best: dessert! 
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
Wondering deliriously around Doha airport. Taking a selfie with this bear seems to be the done thing, so, erm, Ok
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
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! 
Tuesday 31 October 2023
Need to cool off after the gym? Luckily there's an infinity pool by the river for that!
Monday 30 October 2023
Dinner and a show. Take your photo with the cast. Isn't that what old people do?! Oh dear!
Monday 30 October 2023
... need to cool off you say? Luckily there's an infinity pool overlooking rainforest for that! 
Sunday 29 October 2023
Just wondering around reminiscing... special memories 
Sunday 29 October 2023
More welcome fruit cocktails Hotel gardens behind camera are beautiful, but lighting won't work to show that. Doh!
Sunday 29 October 2023
Stopped by Murni's Warung for 'a couple of drinks'. Ordered bowl of black rice pudding. Yeah, sounds about right!
Sunday 29 October 2023
Lunch at Babi Guling Pande Egi. Went through 3 pigs in the 90 mins we were here! Sooo good & so cheap. Super nom!
Sunday 29 October 2023
The breakfast has been pretty good here, esp. their Asian selection: congee, noodles, dumplings, cassava cake & more!
Friday 27 October 2023
Welcome drinks at Tapa Agung View. Tasty purple fruit juice thing. Guess you can kind of see Mt Agung behind us
Friday 27 October 2023
Didn't have high hopes for eating by Besakih temple (tourist spot) but super yum, esp. the chicken fritter things!
Friday 27 October 2023
Pura Agung Besakih, the largest & most important Balinese Hindu temple complex. Lots of activity & very interesting.
Friday 27 October 2023
The former palace of Tirta Gangga, now a beautiful water garden of fountains, statues & ponds brimming with huge koi.
Thursday 26 October 2023
Warung Sabar: seafood so good that instead of ordering dessert after the main we asked for an entree of fish cakes!
Thursday 26 October 2023
When bar down the road has 'sunset view' in it's name not hard to decide where you'll be having sundowners Cheers!
Thursday 26 October 2023
Sunrise walk, ocean swim, breakie, short rest, very nice snorkeling right by the hotel & now... time to chill. Phew!
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Very pleasant setting for lunch but food toned down for tourists. Guess we can't always eat by the roadside though
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Taman Ujung water palace. Super beautiful. Was a lovely cooling breeze in the pavilion's shade. That's good design!
Monday 23 October 2023
Lunch at Grand Puncak Sari, Kintamani. Breathtaking views + as much as you can eat = spent quite some time here!
Monday 23 October 2023
Hanging wicker seats seem to be all over Bali. One of us looks happier with a tacky tourist pic than the other?
Sunday 22 October 2023
Wonderful lunch at Warong Legong. As I joked: would you like some fried chicken with your chilli? Superbly spicy!
Sunday 22 October 2023
Snorkeling at Blue Lagoon, Bali. Very pleasantly surprised by quality of the site. Sorry, no U/W pics though. Doh!
Friday 20 October 2023
Just hanging around at the beach... ... sorry...
Wednesday 18 October 2023
In the area to meet friends so would be rude not to. Sunset selfie on Kuta beach. Beautiful but busier than it looks!
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Breakfast treats from beach side food cart & warung. Chicken bun & roll then pork satay, soup & sambal. Hit the spot!
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Away from touristy seafront cafes: lunch of 'nasi campur bali' (rice, egg, chicken, veggies & sambal) Nom!
Monday 16 October 2023
Hot & humid out so why bother changing? Satay/tempe/fried chicken (where's my rice?!) & Bintang. Welcome to Bali!
Monday 16 October 2023
Almost there... feeling remarkably chipper despite 30 hours without sleep!
Sunday 15 October 2023
First long haul flight in 8 years! Started well with apperos & dinner, although you know how these things go...
Thursday 5 October 2023
Chipirons (baby squid), xistorra (Basque sausage) in honey sauce, croquettes & moule frite. Beer & sangria. Nom!
Thursday 5 October 2023
Coastal sunset vibes, Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Short hike to Mirador de Zamariain... what a view! This area of Spain a bit reminiscent of Aussie Blue Mountains
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Lunch at Restaurant Orialde, Ochagavia. Nice rustic vibe here. Dessert a stand out - love Spanish cheesecake. Nom!
Monday 2 October 2023
Short but steep hike through mostly shady forest to Passerelle d'Holzarte. Cool suspension bridge over a deep gorge.
Saturday 30 September 2023
Another sublime lunch at Auberge d'Ahusquy. Yes, you correctly counted drinks followed by 4 courses! Nom!
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Lunch at Lou Bigourdan. Cheers! Spot the off menu dessert. Tiramisu was fantastic too, mind. Best to try both, ja?
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Passing through Haute-Loire. Beautiful rolling hills & friendly natives. Am sure French farmers think we are mad!
Sunday 25 June 2023
Sunshine: check! Pool: check! Snow-capped mountains behind us: check! Smiles: check! Almost feels like a holiday!
Sunday 25 June 2023
Col pics sans velo? Avec femme will have to do Came up North side on super tiny road - defo by bike next time!
