Everything went like clockwork on arrival in Holland, from the trademark Stena Line chirpy bird wake-up call to the blue exercise deck for Lottie’s comfort break. Train geek alert: they’re doing some work on the train station at Hoek van Holland, so I had to walk 450 m to the temporary stop, only to findContinue reading “Day 1: Hoek van Holland to Berlin”
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Interrail trip day zero. Sunday 13 March 2022
Got here a little early after an epic trip. Have now well and truly learned my lesson about doing any trip in London on a Sunday and risking the dreaded rail replacement service. I was looking forward to relaxing in comfort on the Dutchflyer from Liverpool Street to Harwich International, but ended up having toContinue reading “Interrail trip day zero. Sunday 13 March 2022”
Juliet, Cardiff, 7 March 2021
Got some welcome news yesterday: my second Covid jab is being bought forward. I’ve had the date now and it’s nearly a full month ahead of when originally planned, on 19 March. Our Cardiff gals trip to Crete, postponed for a year, is looking more likely to come off every day. After two lots ofContinue reading “Juliet, Cardiff, 7 March 2021”
Juliet, Cardiff, 6 March 2021
Signs of things to come? Blackweir Bridge over the Taff finally opened up again after nearly a year of COVID-related closure (no room for social distancing) and some repair work. It’s a key route for walkers, runners and cyclists and will make life much easier after months of detouring along the other bank of theContinue reading “Juliet, Cardiff, 6 March 2021”
Juliet, Cardiff, 5 March 2021
Just queuing for a cappuccino at Bloc and admiring the daffodils and crocuses. Sitting with a cappuccino on a park bench is one of the tiny social activities that’s keeping me sane as we near the end of this (hopefully last) lockdown. Last night I managed to colour my hair with minimal effort. It wasContinue reading “Juliet, Cardiff, 5 March 2021”
2022 and all that 