I’ve yet to meet anyone who hasn’t fallen for the charm of the Ted Lasso. On this our last trip, I put it to Himself that a visit to Ted Lasso’s Richmond was non negotiable. It took a bit of planning, but today’s the day.
Tag: travelling
2026 Days 73 & 74 – Merlimont & Le Touquet
A short hop down the coast, Le Touquet is buzzing under blue skies. A northern coast holiday hotspot, a mere 260 km north of Paris, Le Touquet is bursting with boutiques, jewellery shops, restaurants, gorgeous Belle Epoque houses and a surprising number of private casinos.
2026 Days 61 & 62 – Côte d’Albâtre
Leaving Honfleur is a bit of a wrench. It’s the hidden trap of slowing down, you form attachments that have to be left behind.
2026 Days 15 to 18 – Henley on Thames
Henley on Thames welcomes us like an old friend: over the years it’s become an oft visited nook. And what’s not to love…….
2026 Days 10 & 11 – Salisbury
We pop in to Mompessen, an 18th century townhouse in the heart of Salisbury Cathedral Close.
2026 Day 7 – Longleat
Himself has kicked a blinder of a goal today. Not only has he found a gorgeous manor house to explore but it comes with an extraordinary distinction – a private zoo complete with interactive animal experiences […]
2026 Day 6 – Stourhead
Himself has set course east. For reasons known only to himself mind. Each time I ask, the answer shifts slightly. No doubt at some point he’ll tell me it was my idea… Luckily this takes […]
2025 – what happened?
So. It’s been a while. The razor sharp amongst you may have spotted that 2024’s blog ended abruptly without the usual end of journey musings. Meanwhile 2025’s was non existent. We travelled of course. Scotland […]
2024 – Days 12 – 13 Honfleur
At last. France bound on the ferry, our journey takes us from Portsmouth to Le Havre, a short drive away from our intended destination of Honfleur. And what an odd trip it is. Post Brexit, […]
2019 Day 143 – Yum cha, then home
In John Denver’s immortal words, our bags are packed, we’re ready to go… but there’s a very important task to do before we leave…yum cha! For all of its woes, social media is a wonderful […]
