The long road to N. I.
Miss Darcy
30/03/2022
The day finally came for our departure to Northern Ireland – a destination, long in the making. The drive from London to the ferry crossing
The day finally came for our departure to Northern Ireland – a destination, long in the making. The drive from London to the ferry crossing
Ibiza is a busy place, I had heard but I don’t think it was our kind of busy. After a day of flying from London-Madrid-Ibiza,
Ah yes, we’re suppose to be in Paris today if we had been able to take snowy walks in Megeve and Zermatt this past week.
Last week, we had an unforgettable train journey through the British countryside. It was a bit of luxury, a bit of glamour and a dash
We heard there’s a vaccine drive – so we got in line too. But it wasn’t for that dreaded virus that has been making hoomans
We went on a five hour plus train journey to Penzance in Cornwall last week. With just a few more stops, the train had emptied
Last weekend we left our familiar neighbourhood for the Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It was our next staycation and we checked into The Mitre
At this stage of the road map out of lockdown – self-contained accommodation such as campsites and holiday lets, where indoor facilities are not shared
Right after the second Lockdown, Mum decided we needed to have another staycation. For a change of scenery, she chose Paschoe House, a boutique country
While we still can, we chose to go somewhere far away from the madding crowd for our next staycation.
Düsseldorf is usually a stopover for us on our way home – to visit with friends as well as the vet before re-entering the U.K.
It is Day 2 of 2020 – and we start out journey home via Dusseldorf.
Out there beyond the horizon where the sun sets and the sun rises – there lies ahead of us a lot of unknowns. But forward
Now you ask, which would be the first three smallest?!?!?!
The unexpected stopover in Frankfurt – and a chance for a catch-up with Beate lead us now to the next part of our travels.
Early this morning we were on our way to Brussels – a diversion was required at the last minute due to ongoing French strikes.
Remembering our trip through the Balkans when Mum always made sure I got sausages at breakfasts.
You know how we’ve said there’s something about Slovenia – there seems to be a happy energy about it.
Despite the fact that we had three nights in Belgrade, we really had only one full day to check out the capital city.
Alexander the Great was likely the greatest Macedonian that ever lived – and he drew us to him – all the way to North Macedonia.
Put on those shades – the weather forecast for Belgrade is bright sunshine, with temperatures in the mid-20s.
We are in Zagreb – 24 hours since we started our journey.
Mum had the bandages off her foot since Tuesday. She needed to know that before she pushed the button on our next adventure.
I am loving socialising in LA soooo much. See all these other new friends I have met.
City of Stars – are you shining just for me? LA LA Land indeed!
My father’s a miniature poodle called Ginger and my mother an English Cocker Spaniel called Beth. That’s what makes me a cockapoo.
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