Tuesday 24 September 2024
Today's hike part 2: Fanal forest. Many of these beautiful trees have been dated at 5-800 years old! So cool!
Monday 23 September 2024
Stop on the cruise home for some sunset shots. Somewhere on the Madeira coast West of Ponta do Sol.
Monday 23 September 2024
Miradouro da Eira do Serrado. Awesome lookout almost 500m above the valley below. What a spot!
Sunday 22 September 2024
Hike pt 2: Miradouro dos Balcoes. Actually lucky with clouds - as we left it really rolled in & could see nothing!
Saturday 21 September 2024
Early-ish morning stroll in Funchal.
Friday 20 September 2024
End of hike treats in a local coffee shop. Nom, nom, nom! 
Friday 20 September 2024
Coastal hike from Canical, along the levada to Pico do Facho & back. Mostly dry & dusty but very quiet which is nice.
Thursday 19 September 2024
Natural(ish) swimming pools at Porto Moniz. For me, wasn't really hot enough to warrant a swim & was rather nippy in!
Thursday 19 September 2024
On the road (clifftop?!) above Porto Moniz. Allegedly a top swimming spot down there. Guess we'll find out soon? 
Thursday 19 September 2024
Couple of random viewpoints from the road (ER105) this morning. Heading from Funchal to Porto Moniz.
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Good evening Funchal! Thanks for putting on a show 
Spoiler alert: sunset was pretty much like this all week! 
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Why do we do it?!? At least it's only a hop, skip & a jump over to...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Sitting on a park bench in dappled sunshine, eating Thai takeout... perfect start to any holiday!
Monday 22 July 2024
Crystal clear Lac d'Estom & the equally pristine Gave de Lutour. Many shallows & waterfalls on this hike. Stunning!
Thursday 11 July 2024
Lunch @ Chez Gabrielle. We are rarely defeated but had to doggy bag some of the pork knuckle. Very generous servings!
Monday 1 July 2024
Heading home today, but when in Toulouse... Last holiday lunch at one of our fave curry houses. Nom!
Saturday 29 June 2024
Lunch stop on the pretty main street of Morestel. Random cafe we chose had interesting mains & amazing desserts. Nom!
Friday 28 June 2024
Great lunch at L'Indochine (Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne). Bit warm for fried dessert but glad we had them - super nom!
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Last Italian pizza, pasta & tiramisu for this trip (& a nice local beer). Had to suffice as gelateria closed. Doh!
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Views from the road today: Driving down to La Thuile, over Col du Petit Saint-Bernard & through La Rosière.
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Part two of our hike today. The impossibly beautiful Lago d'Arpy. Lost for words!
Saturday 22 June 2024
Well this is alright! Camping right by Lake Maggiore. Even a little beach here, but not hot enough to warrant a swim.
Friday 21 June 2024
Random pizza in Vercelli. Nice, but last one was better. Still not 100% satisfied though - more testing required!
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Sanctuary of the Nativity of Mary, Vicoforte. Very ornate inside. Beautiful square with archways opposite. Love it!
Wednesday 19 June 2024
I'm not a coffee person, but... this is Italy where it seems illegal to go out early & not order one at a cafe!
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Dinner & short stroll around Diano Marina. We just stopped here by chance but turns out to be a lovely little town
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Bit overdressed for the beach? Nice dusk stroll along the front at Diano Marina (Italian Riviera) all the same
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Sanger & chips picnic lunch. Does it get any more pommie? Overlooking Cap Ferrat? OK, so slightly more exotic!
Sunday 16 June 2024
Travelling in France we like to try local delicacies. Like this, erm, Asian restaurant? Very nice curry though
Sunday 16 June 2024
Stroll in village of Seillans. Fountains & immaculately presented eateries a theme, but sadly bit early for lunch 
Thursday 13 June 2024
Another successful random lunch stop. Great combo of dishes: bacon, egg & mushroom soup thing, veal & mousse! Nom!
Thursday 6 June 2024
Views of the Valle de Tena on the way up to Col du Pourtalet. Just a short drive home today - which is handy
Thursday 6 June 2024
Beautiful short hike by Rio Aguas Limpias. Saw a few falls but from noise in gorge below are plenty more out of view.
Wednesday 5 June 2024
We normally avoid campsite restaurants, but the menu del dia here looked good & didn't disappoint. Nom!
Saturday 1 June 2024
Evening stroll @ Embalse de la Cuerda del Pozo (aka. lake by tonight's camp). Kindof chilly at almost 1100m altitude!
Friday 31 May 2024
After lunch, obligatory 'town square by the big name' photos... and a random wheat/poppy field on the walk home
Friday 31 May 2024
Love a late Spanish lunch - sat down at 3:30 to a superb meal at El Jarrero, Haro. Cheesecake to die for! Nom!
Wednesday 29 May 2024
What? You didn't think we could walk round the Basque capital at lunchtime & not have a few pintxos, did you? Nom!
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Short wonder around Vitoria-Gasteiz. A very pleasant place - especially on this beautiful spring day.
Monday 27 May 2024
Road trip, & you know what that means: random lunch stop. V.nice pork dishes w/basque peppers then creme brulee. Nom!
Sunday 26 May 2024
Indonesian Day fete so trying to look the part... and somehow won a prize for 'best dressed couple'! Terima kasih!
Friday 12 April 2024
Lunch at Le Comptoir des Colibris, Cologne (France!) Lovely ambience in this old town square on a sunny spring day.
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Lunch at La Fabrique des Colibris, Mauvezin. Love finding a great menu du jour - was absolutely delicious! Nom!
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Blue skies above the piste at our local station. Great day on the mountain!
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Impromptu lunch double date. Yum! Plus afternoon dessert & drinks. Cheers!
Sunday 14 January 2024
Many people having same brunch dish in this bar so followed on: ham & cheese tortilla. + croquettes for Pratiwi. Yum!
Sunday 14 January 2024
Good morning San Sebastian! Was up early-ish & ran full lap of La Concha beach. Feeling pretty peckish now...
Saturday 13 January 2024
Dinner venue I had in mind booked out, so plan 'B': Korean/Mongolian. Superb, especially fried chicken balls. Nom!
Saturday 13 January 2024
Dessert @ La Vina. They do offer other stuff but everyone just wants cheesecake! Ordered 4 slices by mistake. Oops
Saturday 13 January 2024
Intended to just snack on pintxos at lunch then have a big evening meal. But once we started couldn't wait. Oops!
