
Christmas Markets
Christmas markets transform town squares and city streets into winter wonderlands filled with holiday cheer. Originating in Europe, offering a magical atmosphere complete with twinkling

Christmas markets transform town squares and city streets into winter wonderlands filled with holiday cheer. Originating in Europe, offering a magical atmosphere complete with twinkling

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

We were out walking early this morning in the Morsum Klift and caught the sunrise.


I was also invited to the pre-birthday party in Düsseldorf – yes, I was the only pooch.

We had an appointment to see the vet – not for our re-entry to the U.K. but because we’re going to Helsinki

A visit to Düsseldorf is never complete without going to Dog’s Deli!

We have always written about our journeys with pictures but this time, we thought you might like to see what the places look like, so

All this happened yesterday … a relaxed morning run in the garden.

A late night walk with our friend, Luna along a country road in Kalkum, Düsseldorf …

Since landing in Düsseldorf two days ago, we’ve been battling the weather. It may not be as cold as the Arctic but it is very




From Hamburg, we have one long train journey to Copenhagen – 5 hours – or so we thought.

We’re one night in Hamburg and Mummy wanted to dine out with us and her request for the concierge – something “gemütlich”

Since leaving home yesterday evening, we’ve been in a taxi

Another travel day, another early start. Today we’re taking a ferry across the channel. We’re going home.


I had an amazing time. Thank you Manuela for having us to stay at your beautiful home in Mallorca.

Another day, another car ride to the airport, another panting session

We made it! This is George reporting from Düsseldorf after a very long and tedious journey

Our trips are never always straightforward. I think as Mummy pushes the boundaries, one day we might be caught in a situation where we get

Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! I could not believe my senses. Dog’s Deli has got to be the best doggy store.


Been to the vet to be checked up before leaving for Dusseldorf and then Malta. I’ve got my passport and my certificate to travel.

It’s been two days and two nights since we left Germany … and we’re back to routine. We’ve had time to reflect on our trip,

When we were in Berlin, we felt so much a part of the fabric of life there. No one questioned our presence. It’s not just Berlin
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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