Category Archives: Holidays

Algarve I

Posted on November 3, 2023 by JJS

🇵🇹 Autumn holiday time Made it to Toulouse airport, despite torrential rain, in plenty of time which means we can enjoy an early morning coffee and a small bite to eat. It took over 20 minutes and a steep climb … Continue reading →

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Algarve

Posted on November 3, 2023 by JJS

Autumn holiday time This year we are off to Portugal 🇵🇹 and to be precise in the Algarve in south of the country. There we are staying with some friends arriving on the same day. Quite a few other friends … Continue reading →

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Viva Espania

Posted on September 29, 2023 by JJS

Made it to Spain for a planned tour of Andalusia. Some of the main towns we visited were: MALAGA Busy holiday seaside town even at this time of year. Loads of people, restaurants, bars, shops. 👉 CADIZ I always wanted … Continue reading →

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Malaga 2023 II

Posted on September 27, 2023 by JJS

We had a very pleasant afternoon lazying around the pool followed by a nice dinner at the beach and to finish off the holidays a few double double whiskys by the pool. Back home

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Home from home

Posted on August 20, 2023 by JJS

Day II On the water Hired a boat for the day Early start, picked up the boat at 9am down in the port. After instructions from the owner, we set off at 9.30am. The aim was the island of Porquerolles … Continue reading →

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B for Badge

Posted on June 21, 2023 by JJS

Or Birthday in Barcelona

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B for Barcelone II

Posted on June 20, 2023 by JJS

Today on the program after breakfast is a slow walk to the old town and the Picasso museum. One can admire some of his early work Followed by the madness of the later years. I am not really a fan … Continue reading →

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B for Barcelona

Posted on June 20, 2023 by JJS

Decision has been taken to celebrate the advent of Summer on the 21st in the lovely capital of Catalonia. It is normally a gentle 3 hours drive from home but not for us. We have to reckon with a 6 … Continue reading →

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French Polynesia

Posted on April 16, 2023 by JJS

All posts are drafts to be completed when home 🛩️ The journey – Getting there 🐠 Day 1 – March 17th – Tahiti 🐠 Day 2 – March 18th – Tahiti 🐠 Day 3 – March 19th – Tahiti & … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – The Journey back

Posted on April 3, 2023 by JJS

Day 1 7:40 am scheduled departure. I have been up a couple of hours after a not so good night. I shall find sleep on the plane for sure. I have a feeling I might be comfortable enough for the … Continue reading →

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