I’m taking a break

I’m retired, so why do I need a break? Because part of the fun about being retired, is that you don’t have to do the same things, all the time. When I first retired, 8 years ago now, I was looking after my Mum, I was enjoying my first attempts at making jewellery, my husband… Continue reading I’m taking a break

Slow Travel 2019 – Athens

We are about to embark on our fifth Slow Travel trip. This year we have chosen Athens. Why? It’s a place I have always found intriguing, and because we had really enjoyed visiting ancient sites on our last year’s trip to Rome we felt we would really enjoy wandering around another ancient world. In May, we… Continue reading Slow Travel 2019 – Athens

2018 Highlights

2018 is drawing to a close, and 2019 is fast approaching. I have been blogging for over two years now. In that time, the UK has voted for Brexit (Britain leaving Europe), our government has tied itself up in knots trying to get some form of acceptable agreement. (Lots of discussion – define acceptable, etc)… Continue reading 2018 Highlights

Slow Travels 2018 – Rome – The End of the Odyssey

Well, that’s it – our 6 week odyssey is over. It has been the most amazing trip, and so really relaxing. Even my blog was put on the back burner. A whole month without a post. After so many weeks in Rome, you would think we would be starting to see the same things twice.… Continue reading Slow Travels 2018 – Rome – The End of the Odyssey

Slow Travels 2018 – Rome – Part 1

This year our Slow Travels have taken us to Rome. What a wonderful historic city. Almost every step you take when you are in the centre of the city, is taken on ground that has been walked on for more than 2000 years. This year our apartment is a little further out than in previous… Continue reading Slow Travels 2018 – Rome – Part 1

Slow Travel 2018 – Rome

Well, it is almost time for our Slow Travel trip for 2018. This year it is Rome in Italy for 6 weeks. Last years trip to Madrid in Spain, was an outstanding success, our best trip so far. I have waxed lyrical many times on the benefits of Slow Travel. My husband and I are so fortunate,… Continue reading Slow Travel 2018 – Rome