Madrid, via Barcelona!
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Having looked at the weather forecast for Northern Europe for the following 3 weeks we decided to abandon our original itinerary (again!), and head west to Spain and Portugal for the sunshine andRead more
Having looked at the weather forecast for Northern Europe for the following 3 weeks we decided to abandon our original itinerary (again!), and head west to Spain and Portugal for the sunshine andRead more
Lloydie found a fabulous apartment for the four of us right by the Ponte Vecchio.
Wonderful couple of days wandering around the old city with a bit of rain and a bit of sun.
If you want old buildings,Read more
5 weeks into our trip and the long awaited reinforcements arrive in the shape of Simon and Gaynor Austin.
Fortunately for Jane and I, we arrived in Pisa ahead of time and managed to catch the last ofRead more
Four lovely days of relaxation and rest in beautiful, sunny Ischia.
The weather has finally turned against us on our last day, but three out of four ain't bad!
Back to Naples tomorrow morning to catchRead more
Gary to Jane: "What will you give me if I join the parade and walk down the red carpet?"
Jane to Gary: "A divorce!" 😂😂
After 31 days on our feet, carrying those bloody backpacks, we have decided to decamp to Ischia for 4 days for a bit of R&R, before resuming our trek around Europe.
And look at the view we discoveredRead more
Possibly not!
On our way back from Pompeii we thought we'd buy a bottle of wine and a packet of crisps, and relax on the hotel terrace, which is lovely.
Couldn't find a shop anywhere. Asked someRead more
..... The Forum.
On our way to Pompeii this morning and these guys jumped in the carriage and started up.
Play it loud.
I know that no-one actually wants to see all these pics from Pompeii and Herculaneum; they are more of a personal record for Jane and I to look back on.
Lovely picture of Vesuvius, though, taken fromRead more
We happened to be in Spain when they won the World Cup in 2010, and witnessed unbounded joy from their fans. But I honestly don't think it will will a patch on what is going to happen here in NapoliRead more
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