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The plane that saved Britain

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Gary

And so the rain continues. Radio 4 insists that August is always rainy but, seriously, I don’t remember one as bad as this. It feels like we’ve had about five days of sunshine and the rest has been wet. It … Continue reading →

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Bob eats Smurf

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Gary

According to Mirinda’s little friend, we had a 30% chance of rain today. There were a few black clouds and we felt about 34 drops of rain but, basically, it was another lovely day in Paradise. And we thought we’d … Continue reading →

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Walking without fear

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Gary

It’s an odd thing in Marrakech but if you turn left upon leaving the Hotel Islane, you are entering a world of hassle, crowds and assorted denizens of the dark realms. If, however, you turn right, the world of comfort … Continue reading →

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The desserts have gone to bed

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Gary

At 8am, I opened my eyes and looked out the huge windows. I could see nothing but what appeared to be, milk. I figured it was cloudy and the angle I was lying meant I was looking straight up into … Continue reading →

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Le Boulangerie de la Butt

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Gary

The morning was spent lazing around St Malo, walking the walls, having coffee. We checked out of the highly recommended Hotel Chateaubriand at 11 and caught a bus to the station where we were to pick up the hire car. … Continue reading →

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