M o r e p h o t o s f r o m
- A U G U S T 1 s t 2 0 2 4 -
K I M & M A X - W E D D I N G D A Y
- Y O R K H O U S E : T W I C K E N H A M -
As promised some additional photos from the Wedding -
these taken by the official photographer.
M o r e p h o t o s f r o m
- A U G U S T 1 s t 2 0 2 4 -
K I M & M A X - W E D D I N G D A Y
- Y O R K H O U S E : T W I C K E N H A M -
As promised some additional photos from the Wedding -
these taken by the official photographer.
This is really just a links post. Looking back over last year. Click beside the name to see the blog in question.
June: SCOTLAND trip > Just click here
September: ROME - this was actually only a few days and was historic in more way than planned because the airline went and cancelled our flight back and we had to reschedule. Consequently we lost our final morning in Roma and had to take a flight via Stockholm to get back to Gatwick that same evening !
December: CRUISE holiday > Click this
A GRAND DAY OUT (actually four days)
A Yorkshire Wedding ― In a Heartbeat ― Looking for Greengrass ― Uphill, down dale, across moors ― Ruswarp Hall ― Larpool Viaduct ― Scarborough Beach ― Seal beach ― Seabird City ― Humber Bridge ― Lincoln Cathedral
Photo Captions tell the tale :
Not too much to tell from 2021.
There was a two-day cycle along the Kennet & Avon canal on the hottest two days for the year, that went to plan on day one, but day two it didn't! (Long story - for another time).
We had some nice 'pet-minding' breaks away. One being a lovely week in Burwash in East Sussex. The remainder of the year was spent down in Hurley at our van.
And FINALLY in November we escaped for some much appreciated sunshine and warmth on the island of Tenerife. Click this LINK for more on that.
2021: thank you and goodnight. Here's wishing and hoping the New Year is more like how we want it to be.
A brief review of some 2021 photos >
Kennet & Avon Cycle
(Above) Canal boat and path on route to Pewsey.
(Left) In the Staple Hill tunnel between Bristol and Bath.
(Below) The cycle path gallery near Bristol.
(Below that) The Caen Hill lock flight, Devizes. Margaret is just starting up the hill.
The view from Burwash. Looking after James the cat at our friends' lovely cottage. |
A perfect field near Hurley |
A clearly enlightened Buddha at the van.
GOING NOWHERE - TRIP
Having not gone too far from anywhere since earlier this year (like most of you) we have fewer tales to tell. So we thought you might enjoy a trip around our fridge, via the many magnets we have collected over the years.
Positioned vaguely geographically - in as much as the world usually appears as landscape while our fridge is decidedly upright and portrait in format.
Therefore Iceland is top left and New Zealand bottom right. See how many other countries you can spot: There are 21 different countries in total to visit - though actually 35 magnets, not all of them are countries. (Not easy to photograph, so apologies for the picture quality, but you get the idea) 😀
And wishing you a Happy New Year
with a photo from snowy Iceland, taken in 2009.
March 21st - the first sign of things to come |
Our lockdown rules |
It was not ALL lockdown in Pringle Bay. We had some days leading up, that allowed us to enjoy the area. On a sunny Saturday these guys were 'jamming' outside The Anchor Doggy Bar, playing 'Wish You Were Here'. Click a link here: to Margaret's video posted on YouTube. Sing along if you know the words. |
The Harold Porter Botanic Reserve at nearby Betty's Bay. |
(Left): Margaret (who is affectionately called 'Tree' by these friends), Bill and Anthony at Harold Porter. (Right): Practising social distancing in the house by Bill & Yvonne. |
The beautiful Pringle beach, looking North |
And looking the other way back towards the homes and Hangklip mountain left. |
And Pringle Bay from a pathway leading down from Hangklip. |
A rather cobbled together panorama of the entire cape peninsula as visible from Pringle. |
'Rugare' retreat - home from home - for 4 weeks |
Blombos - blooming everywhere |
A regular visitor - Monty the mongoose |
Tortoise crossing the road |
Sunbird at the feeder |
Clouds often looked like they were sending us smoke messages in the sky |
Table mountain centre stage |
Self explanatory exercise |
Definitely needs explaining - 'Zoom' pilates in the comfort of your home, for all those game |
What can I say - the drinks store, appropriately under the table. |