It’s hard to believe that 3 weeks have passed since we had our wonderful little break for my birthday, dashing around some of the cities of France and Italy. It was such a perfect time away, simply Walking, Exploring and spending time together just doing what we enjoy doing most and watching the world pass … More Let’s meet in Nice
Over the years, I’ve almost become fanatical about looking for the first signs of Spring here. Those little things that lift my heart after the short, cold and drab winter days, promising lighter evenings and warmer days to come. The first sign here is always the little clump of Siberian Irises along the lane, which … More First signs of Spring
After a busy, but fantastic last week we’re on the final leg of our journey, taking the TGV from Nice back to Avignon. It’s hard to believe that this time yesterday we were just getting off the train in Menton having left Rome shortly after 6 am. We love Menton, it’s a gentle place and … More Heading home and planning again
After the chaos and shock of Naples, we were a little concerned that we would feel the same about Rome, the next stop on our little winter trip. The fast train to the city was a delight, and as we pulled into the station, we girded ourselves for the walk to our apartment, not really … More A day’s roaming around Rome
The last two days in Sorrento have been sublime. By the time we hopped on the ferry this morning to head across the bay to Naples, we were wishing we hadn’t booked the next couple of nights in Rome. We just wanted to stay. It is at least 18 years since we last visited Sorrento, … More A beautiful couple of days in Sorrento
The last 48 hours in Paris has been an absolute whirl, and after an early walk through the streets of the city to the Gare Du Nord this morning, we’re now on a plane, ready to fly to Naples for the next stop in our mad little birthday trip. I think it would be fair … More Forty eight hours in Paris
As we’ve come to expect over recent years, things never quite go as planned and so far 2024 has followed the same pattern. So much so, that we were a little worried that a little trip we had been planning for a while may not happen. Last year was a madly chaotic time, with so … More Romance meets reality
If I’m honest, I haven’t really got back on my feet yet after finishing our epic and very wonderful cycle ride. Not in the physical sense, as we’ve been back out on the bikes, happily pottering around the valley and into The Alpes de Haute Provence, our legs seemingly content to be turning the pedals … More Provence has turned purple
It seems really strange to say this, but today is our last day off the bikes, before the start of the last few days of cycling, back to The Luberon After arriving yesterday, we dropped everything off in the apartment and went out to explore the town, which is certainly one of our favourite little … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 14… Day off in Pézenas
Our decision to potter back to Provence, rather than trying to get there as quickly as possible was the right thing to do, as the last couple of days have been particularly lovely. Although we have still been watching the storms, we have been sensible and made sure that the rides we have planned, get … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 13… Capestang to Pezenas
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