April Fools Day in Puerto Madryn

We arrived in this port, and were able to disembark using the gangway. We had a 3 hour walking tour around the town, although as it was Easter Monday the Welsh tea shop was closed, so that was a little disappointing. The town was founded on 28 July 1865, when 150 welsh immigrants arrived aboardContinue reading “April Fools Day in Puerto Madryn”

Easter Sunday at Sea

As we make our way up to Puerto Madryn it’s Easter Sunday. We have in our room chocolate half eggs, filled with sweet treats, blown eggshell painting in the science area and we had booked the Lindstrom restaurant for dinner. What an absolute treat, this was fine dining, and with the most amazing sunset too.Continue reading “Easter Sunday at Sea”

Four weeks have just flown by

These last four weeks I have travelled to Brighton, Barnsley, Arbroath and back again. Days out with River, Easter and birthday celebrations as well as walking as much as I can. On Thursday we attended Marion’s ( Kevin’s step mum) funeral, 33 years to the day her beloved John, at the same crematorium. There wereContinue reading “Four weeks have just flown by”

Where did March and April go…..

The last eight weeks have flown by with outings with River, trips to Scotland, Bruges, Spain, Surrey and Sussex. Our first tentative travel experiences were successful which have given me confidence to do more and soon. We’ve delighted in great company, fantastic food and seeing lots of family and friends. The weather has been greatContinue reading “Where did March and April go…..”

LD 20 Easter 2020

A few days have passed since my last blog with sunny days enjoyed in the garden. We’ve enjoyed some great food, with popcorn chicken and beef stroganoff two of the faves. I tidied a couple of drawers and did the whole Marie Kondo thing: feel if there’s joy in an item, so a few piecesContinue reading “LD 20 Easter 2020”