Exploring

Two quite different short trips. First off to Glasgow for an urban adventure (though we've been there lots before). Our bed for the night was new, both to us and Glasgow at the brand new Motel One ; they even had photos from the West Highland line to make us feel at home. It's close to Central…Read more Exploring

Islay

We've had another short break, this time to the slightly less balmy climes of Islay. Storm Callum had been raging, flooding our local shopping centre, cancelling ferries and generally causing mayhem (and very sadly loss of life) but luckily had subsided by the time we needed to travel. Still we stopped off to fortify and…Read more Islay

Sevilla

Or as you may know it, Seville. Fourth largest city in Spain, known (according to MrS) as El Sarten - the frying pan, due to its hot climate. Summer runs from May to October so we enjoyed a change from the wet and wind of home. Mmmmm, temperatures of 30 degrees, bright sunshine and warm…Read more Sevilla

…walks with a little brown dog

I may have written this before but there are few things that can't be brightened up by a little brown dog. Recently two much loved local dogs have died; I'll miss seeing them about, though nowhere near as much as their people will and it's made me specially glad to have B around. Part of…Read more …walks with a little brown dog

Walking

I've walked at some pivotal points my life. When I first moved to Edinburgh my Saturday afternoons were often spent walking, exploring the pages of my street map. Yes I was really living the wild student life. I noticed that the houses preening from the hillside beyond Morningside road reminded me of home. Even though…Read more Walking

Cartagena

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

Shock

I arrived home after my walk today to a missed call on my mobile and the message light blinking from the landline. Looking up the number I recognised it belonged to MrS's cousin. Oh that's nice I thought, she must be coming to visit her friend and wants to drop in on her way. And…Read more Shock

Good Service

I've sent more time than I've liked these past weeks complaining to a Major Retailer about their bad service. It's left me feeling generally discontented and anxious. I don't want anyone to come to any harm following my complaints, I just wanted those at the top to know how they were failing their customers. Anyway…Read more Good Service

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

The little things…..

Today I took my dog to the beach. Now that is not an unusual thing, but today I tried to do just that. No 'phone, no photos, no posting. Just me'n'B, walking, watching , listening. Enjoying her pleasure at simply being there. My dog smiles. Disclaimer, this is blatant anthropomorphism on my part. She's a terrier,…Read more The little things…..