There’s only one AC unit servicing the entire apartment, and since we’re in the height of summer here, we’ve had to keep the bedroom door open to stay cool. This means we’re awake as soon as the sun pokes its head over Table Mountain, around 6:30 AM. We’ve been enjoying exploring different parts of theContinue reading “A hike up Table Mountain”
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We made it to Cape Town
We had this trip planned for some time, but with so many things going on, we weren’t entirely sure we were going to go. I did try to change the flight last minute, but when British Airways quoted me five figures just to rebook the outbound flights, I decided it was better to just makeContinue reading “We made it to Cape Town”
A fabulous ski trip in Crans Montana
Christien convinced me that the 3 of us needed to go skiing, and together, we managed to talk Seb into it—though neither of us needed much persuading. On the morning of January 10th, I set off from Hartford, Christien left from Wokingham for an early flight from Gatwick, and Seb departed even earlier from Manchester,Continue reading “A fabulous ski trip in Crans Montana”
Christmas festivities and a trip to London.
We accompanied Mum to church on Christmas morning, and it’s always a joy to see the excited faces and the close-knit community coming together. Christien arrived around lunchtime to spend Christmas with the three of us, which made Mum very happy. We had ordered our Christmas feast from a local farm, and Rachel cooked itContinue reading “Christmas festivities and a trip to London.”
A long trip back to the UK & catching up with friends
As our six-week stay in Mallorca draws to a close, we’ve kept active despite Rachel’s busy work schedule, which has often left me to explore solo. We’ve frequented the old town of Pollensa, enjoying the simple pleasure of sitting in the square and observing daily life. The weather has turned cooler lately, with mornings warmingContinue reading “A long trip back to the UK & catching up with friends”
Cycling, swimming and exploring
With our guests packed off, Rach and I have been exploring on both four and two wheels. Perhaps one of the main highlights of our time here has been our climb up into the mountains and national park of Formentor, out to the unassuming lighthouse that marks the northernmost point of the island. It’s aboutContinue reading “Cycling, swimming and exploring”
More visitors, Sóller, Pollensa, Formentor & Palma
I’d arranged the flight times to coincide, to make pickups and drop-offs easier, as it’s about an hour-and-a-half round trip to the airport. With Christien and Brad returning on the flight that Mum was arriving on, we set off to the airport. As luck would have it, the flight was about 30 minutes early, meaningContinue reading “More visitors, Sóller, Pollensa, Formentor & Palma”
Visitors, paddle tennis and exploring Mallorca
We’ve now settled into our beautiful apartment in Puerto Pollensa, generously lent to us by our friends Rachel and Keith for the next six weeks. It’s our first visit to Mallorca, and we’re already charmed by Pollensa, which lies to the north of the island. It’s still early days, but it’s clear that this areaContinue reading “Visitors, paddle tennis and exploring Mallorca”
Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from northern Cyprus, but our time there exceeded anything I might have imagined. We’ve appreciated the remoteness of our location, which offered a peaceful and unhurried way of life. While the amenities were modest, they were more than enough for us. There was one good supermarket, which hadContinue reading “Puerto Pollensa, Mallorca”
The Salamis Ruins and Kantara Castle
After a relaxed morning, including some light exploring and a memorable lunch at a charming French restaurant near the small port (Bogaz Harbour) by our apartment, we decided to spend the late afternoon at the “Salamis Ruins”, just 20 minutes from where we’re staying. Renowned for some sunsets across the ruins. We arrived with highContinue reading “The Salamis Ruins and Kantara Castle”
Dream Chasers 