We’ve slipped effortlessly into a routine that suits us just fine. It starts with some exercise while surveying the horizon and watching the boats drift across it. Then it’s a short walk about twenty metres across the promenade and the beach and into the sea for a good swim. So far, the sea has beenContinueContinue reading “Fish, a Fortress and a Few Dollars More”
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Winding Down – Winding On: Greece to Cambridge
It’s been hot here along the coast of the Peloponnese. Basically, if the wind blows from the north during the summer months, it keeps the temperature in the low 30s, which is manageable. But if it blows from the south, through the mouth of the Argolic Gulf, up from the Sahara, it pushes the needleContinueContinue reading “Winding Down – Winding On: Greece to Cambridge”
Xiropigado – finding our rhythm in the Peloponnese
We’d decided that we’d missed our window to explore the islands off the mainland—something better suited for spring or autumn. So, after quite a bit of deliberation, we chose to stay closer to the mainland and head west along the coast into the Peloponnese. Inspired in part by Race Around the World (which we’d watchedContinueContinue reading “Xiropigado – finding our rhythm in the Peloponnese”
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 aboutContinueContinue reading “Cycling, swimming and exploring”
Mooching around and an eventful journey back to the UK
Things have gotten pretty busy, well, it’s August after all. But since our day starts early and the crowds arrive late morning, we usually manage to avoid the rush. Evenings, however, are bustling. We decided to take a walk out to the Monastery, which some locals claim has both a mystical aura and great energy.ContinueContinue reading “Mooching around and an eventful journey back to the UK”
Mauritius
It was a nervy start in planning the trip. We couldn’t decide where to go, but a Mauritian friend of Rach’s had convinced us to spend some time on his island, so I threw caution to the wind and booked a couple of one-way tickets on a direct BA flight. As there are only twoContinueContinue reading “Mauritius”
The cactus garden and wine region
The weathers been a bit hit and miss this last week, but we’ve made the most of it. Swimming at our sheltered spot in Costa Teguise. Walking the interesting Famara beach, with its dark mountain backdrop. Continuing on the Manrique theme, we took a trip to see his final (he died in 1992) project; “ElContinueContinue reading “The cactus garden and wine region”
Guests in town & the Saklikent Gorge
We’ve been pretty lazy since we arrived 10 days ago, just lounging around the pool and gazing out across this wonderful vista. But we have managed a couple of swims, another trip to the farmers market and some delicious dinners. On Thursday we received our first visitors here, Christien and his best friend Brad, whichContinueContinue reading “Guests in town & the Saklikent Gorge”
A good place for a swim, the Dalmatian Adriatic
https://youtu.be/JsXeiLv0uGU This is where we’ve decided is a good place for the daily swim, there’s a few jetty’s to dive in from, or you can wade in from a small beach a little further down. I’m sure it’s busier in the warmer months but at the mo, it’s nice and quiet. We’re still recovering fromContinueContinue reading “A good place for a swim, the Dalmatian Adriatic”
Dream Chasers 