Beaches and Sunset
28 de junho de 2023, Trindade e Tobago ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
As soon as we dropped our bags in our room we headed down to the amazing beach next to the hotel. The water was crystal clear and about 29 degrees, I could see schools of small bait fish swimmingLeia mais
Tobago to 🇹🇹 Trinidad
29 de junho de 2023, Trindade e Tobago ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After a breakfast at the hotel we enjoyed the beautiful weather and headed back to the beach for a swim.
After two hours we headed back to the hotel, checked out and then checked in for our flightLeia mais
Bel Air La Romain - home
30 de junho de 2023, Trindade e Tobago ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Today we took an hour’s drive South of San Fernando to where I grew up from birth to 5 years old. It took us a while to find the house as it had been knocked down and a new one had been built-Leia mais
And then there were doubles
30 de junho de 2023, Trindade e Tobago ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We couldn’t come to TT and not have Doubles.
These cost about $1.50AUD
The outside wrap is made from chick peas and water.
Then the inside is curried chickpeas and split peas.
You can chooseLeia mais
Lunch & Dad & Gran Barbara
30 de junho de 2023, Trindade e Tobago ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
After visiting where I grew up we headed back to POS and had an amazing large lunch at Trotters! But not before I had a double expresso. I’m in a food coma now.
Then we headed to see where Dad’sLeia mais
Maracus Beach - Shark & Bake
30 de junho de 2023, Trindade e Tobago ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After a quiet start we packed up the car and headed off to Chateau Pinard - via Maracus Beach to buy some Shark and Bake. The bake is a kind of bread they hand make then fill it with Shark 🦈 whichLeia mais
Chateau Pinard Blanchisseuse
1 de julho de 2023, Trindade e Tobago ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
After a windy hours drive we arrived at Chateau Pinard - which is owned by Ernest’s Nephew. Almost the whole Pinard family were there. Paul and Giselle, and two of their girls, Frank and Kerry andLeia mais
From Trinidad to New York
2 de julho de 2023, Trindade e Tobago ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Our last day in Trinidad was spent packing and resting. We went to Bruce’s place and had a lovely Chinese takeaway with his daughter Aileen and her girls.
Then at 8:30pm we said a sad farewell toLeia mais
Trains & Time Square
3 de julho de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We dropped our bags at the hotel at 8:30am and headed straight out back on the train to NYC. The whole subway / Train system is so confusing - we bought an expensive ticket that turned out to be forLeia mais
World Trade Centre & Surronds
4 de julho de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The rain stopped and we went out and saw the memorial for the World Trade Centre. All the names of people
Who lost their lives was etched into the metal surrounds. Each on has its own US Flag.
TheLeia mais
Path subway & Westfield
4 de julho de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Breakfast at the hotel was good and relatively inexpensive at $20 each.
We finally worked out the PATH subway and managed to get ourselves to the world trade centre. It was raining when we got thereLeia mais
Subway and Central Park
5 de julho de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After a less than average breakfast with a waiter who couldn’t give a damn - we booked our last accommodation in Asia and some flights then headed out to take the Path subway. We made it all the wayLeia mais
United Airways to UK
5 de julho de 2023, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
United premier was interesting. We got our own checking and security- but so did everyone else and there were lots of people flying premier!
The plane was late in and so late leaving because ofLeia mais
Watlington Arrival
6 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Arrived in the uk and apart from a bit of a queue it was the quickest customs we went through. Mark and Maria were waiting for us as soon as we came out which was fantastic! After a stop via StarbucksLeia mais
Wythall Air BNB
7 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Day 2 in the UK and we are off for an adventure with Mark & Maria, and Spirit 🐶 . Staying in this beautiful AirBNB near Ross-On-Wye. The weather was beautiful and we went for a walk along the WyeLeia mais
Simonds Yat Walk
8 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
This morning we managed to skip the rain and walked around 8kms in some beautiful countryside. Maria made sandwiches and we stopped just before the rain started.
In the evening we went out for dinnerLeia mais
Forest of Dean & Witney
9 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Another walk, this time in the Forest of Dean - more rain! Got to love the UK.
A stop for coffee was welcome (plus a chocolate brownie not pictured!)
Then we returned to Witney after coming up withLeia mais
Watlington Hill
10 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
This morning James dropped us off up Watlington Hill and we walked back across the hillside.
We ended up at The Granary cafe - for another coffee!!
When we returned home we FaceTimed the girls withLeia mais
Memories- Pilton
13 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Today we took Yvonne’s beast and drove to Somerset. First stop was 6 Orchard Lane, which was very overgrown out the front. Then we headed to Pilton. Straight to Totterdown Farm - It was hard to seeLeia mais
Wells Cathedral
13 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Next stop in an attempt to dodge the drizzle was Wells Cathedral.
Jasin was blown away about how old it was. When we arrive we saw a paid of swans and their 5 signets. They were born in April.
WeLeia mais
Glastonbury Tor
13 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
After visiting a rainy Wells we drove across to Glastonbury. We found a pub for lunch which was cheap but very average!! Frozen fish for Jasin and Homebrand lasagne for me!
We then headed to the Tor.Leia mais
Friends and Food
18 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
This week has been all about catching up with old friends, visiting familiar places, eating Fish & Chips, Curry and English Chocolate 😊 and trying to keep warm - welcome to the British summer!
WeLeia mais
Avebury
18 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Day trip to Avebury -
Back to the stones just 15 minutes from old home. But it’s strange I don’t think I ever bought the girls here. We had a meal at the extremely busy Red Lion pub - lucky weLeia mais
Avebury
18 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
This afternoon we went for lunch at the Lion Pub in Avebury, so we could get free parking. It took a long time for food to come out and mine was cold, but Jasin liked his scampi. We then visited theLeia mais
Oxford with Yvonne and Gary
19 de julho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Day trip to Oxford - Yvonne and Gary had the day off today and after we visited a metal fabrication for Gary’s steps we drove to the park and ride on the outskirts of Oxford.
We took the doubleLeia mais





























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































