Category Archives: Holidays

Polynesia – Day 1

Posted on March 17, 2023 by JJS

Landed in Papeete extremely early and earlier than scheduled at 5:30 am. By the time we are through immigration and collect the rented car (quite a small one for 4 adult passengers and 2 pieces of luggage each) an hour … Continue reading →

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Catamaran

Posted on January 24, 2023 by JJS

I have just received more details from the charter company in Polynesia. This is where we have to pick-up our Catamaran. In the meantime we have to send them our shopping list for food and drinks so that everything awaits … Continue reading →

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Côte d’Azur

Posted on July 31, 2022 by JJS

Took a few days off to go to Cavalaire sur Mer which is like a second home to me. The place has changed a lot over the years and I guess I was there for the first time in the … Continue reading →

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Polynesia 2023

Posted on July 20, 2022 by JJS

It has always been on my bucket list and it will happen sooner than expected. In fact everything has been reserved, partially paid for spring 2023. French Polynesia comprises some 118 islands We shall concentrate on the Society Archipelago (Iles … Continue reading →

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Quarantaine

Posted on June 24, 2022 by JJS

I have been dodging the virus for the past couple of years but it finally caught up with me a few days ago. In fact that little bastard hit me hard on my birthday and I had to pull out … Continue reading →

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Irish holidays

Posted on April 9, 2022 by JJS

Just came back from a few days in Ireland I am working on the posts below. It will take me a few days to complete them. Day 1 Fly to Dublin ☞ ☘️ Day 2 Dublin to Limerick ☞ ☘️ … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures VII

Posted on April 7, 2022 by JJS

DRAFT Driving back to Dublin today. The plan is to get there in time for lunch. There is still plenty of exploring to do. I also want to enjoy a few more pints of Guinness since I shall not be … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures VI

Posted on April 7, 2022 by JJS

DRAFT Very good night in Cork, at last a comfy bed. The plan today is to go in the morning to Blarney castle just outside town followed by a visit to the seaside town of Cobh and indeed it is … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures V

Posted on April 6, 2022 by JJS

DRAFT Today we are travelling to Cork First we have to catch the ferry to cross the river Shannon Followed by 100km of what I would describe as country lanes. Beautiful scenery. We arrive in Cork and our Bed and … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures IV

Posted on April 5, 2022 by JJS

Quite a comfortable night but it is time to Go for another full Irish breakfast After which we depart on foot to meet up with a remote member of the family. We have a nice chat and exchange information on … Continue reading →

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