Category Archives: Travel

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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Spain again

Posted on October 7, 2023 by JJS
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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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Sevilla 2023

Posted on September 23, 2023 by JJS

The first time I was in Seville, a coupleof years ago, I was not impressed at all. I changed my mind this time. FIrst thing we did was to visit the Setas de Sevilla which is apparently the largest wood … Continue reading →

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Cordoba 2023

Posted on September 23, 2023 by JJS

Cordoba, Spain is a beautiful city with a rich history and cultural heritage We drive straight to our hotel the Paradores at the top of the hill. It is an “old fashion” hotel with nice rooms and a lot of … Continue reading →

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Voyage au centre de la France

Posted on September 15, 2023 by JJS

Murol in the Auvergne region Our yearly friend’s reunion, commonly known as La Bande 1968, took place this week. We had decided on a pretty much equidistant location for everyone and it fell in the middle of the Massif Central … 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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Barcelona

Posted on June 18, 2023 by JJS

As my 70th birthday approaches, I decided to celebrate with a trip to Barcelona. I mean, what better way to feel young again than to visit a city filled with vibrant energy and stunning architecture? But as I started planning … Continue reading →

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