We sneaked away from the Easter snows and enjoyed a few days in the city of Cartagena. The one in Spain, though I'd like to visit the Colombian one too. What a fascinating place, inhabited for nearly three thousand years, layers peel away, almost literally in some cases* to display its history. Now MrS is…Read more Cartagena
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Las Islas Canarias
Well the ones I've been to anyway. Last Christmas (2016) we flew off to Lanzarote to escape our renovation works at home. There we discovered the delights of mojo, wrinkly potatoes and its unique volcanic landscape. This year (2017) we spent Christmas and New Year at home, having fun with lots of family and…Read more Las Islas Canarias
Lanzarote, part II
Around and about Arrecife We've had cold and windy weather in Scotland and today it's sleety too. So it's no surprise that I'm looking back over my holiday snaps for a diversion. And is it a coincidence that while January thoughts so often turn to abstinence and diets, many of my photos are of…Read more Lanzarote, part II
Lunch with MrS
Yesterday was all about me and DogStarke as MrS was busy working. Today we enjoyed some nice time together. Fridays are lunch in town days, we go to the fishmonger, florist and deli., then on to our chosen cafe or restaurant. This is the view from one of our favourite Friday spots. Today it was…Read more Lunch with MrS
Days out with DogStarke
Not just something I like, one of my favourite things. Even better when MrS comes too, but today he was busy. So off we set for culture, lunch and walkies. As it turned out we didn't do things quite in that order. I had a few work thing sort before we could leave and it's…Read more Days out with DogStarke
Quebec City
Well, I should say "liked" because when I sat down to write this post I did a quick calculation and realised it's been almost a decade since my visit. But I did like it when I was there and I'm sure enough of the things I liked were integral to the city and so would still…Read more Quebec City
lazy lunches
Because lazy lunches mean holidays. Even if just for a day. Often out of doors (DogS comes too), sometimes with wine, always with pleasure. Lazy because there's no rush to get back to work, or do anything in particular, just being in the moment with some good food and company, my own can be enough.…Read more lazy lunches
eating out
It's one of my favourite things and maybe the thing I miss most since our move to the country. That or being able to walk everywhere which I suppose is related, there are plenty of nice places to go out and eat quite close by, but not many that don't involve a car journey, and…Read more eating out
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