Author Archives: John

Sunshine and warmth

We’re back in Oz after our European adventure, with sunshine and temperatures in the mid 20s. The garden isĀ  a bit dry and I had to mow the lawns, but all else was good. The house-sitter did a great job … Continue reading

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Scars and bars

We had a lovely evening at Steve and Ginny’s local folk club in Baston Village Hall. We took our own food – ham rolls – and beer and wine. Steve did an excellent job of looking after us drinkwise – … Continue reading

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Mill House meanderings

With Ginny and Steve at the marvellous Mill House in West Deeping. It is damp and foggy, but quite mild as they say in these parts. Steve is in good nick after his heart bypass operation and is walking miles … Continue reading

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Marvellous restaurant, marbleous mountains

Thursday. Lovely weather, sunny, 22 degrees. We head off for Bocca De Magra to visit Restaurant Ciccio Capannina Ciccio, owned and run by the Guelfi family since 1951. It is well known for its delicious Ligurian cuisine and beautiful surroundings, … Continue reading

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Cinque Terre travels

Friday – we grab the hire car, a Ford Focus diesel and set off to Liguria – Levanto in the Cinque Terre. We go through Monaco but don’t stop. Lots of tunnels, one including a roundabout inside the tunnel. Coffee … Continue reading

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