Sometimes I have an idea how to start these blogs, other times I have no idea. It’s not been long…

Breakfast today was fair to middling, although the scrambled eggs were hot and fresh. We were soon back in our…

Here comes the rain again Falling on my head like a memory Falling on my head like a new emotion…

Today started with a 45-minute call with a guy called Nathan from Apple Support in Arkansas. He was convinced the…

Tastes like strawberries On a summer evening’ It was time for the big drive of the trip down the famous…

The last day blues. I am not sure how to prevent it. Once I am up, I just want to…

After our not all positive first impressions we were ready to give Portland the benefit of the doubt this morning.…

The overnight flight from Honolulu in the end only took 4 hours which meant we had little time to grab…

So lately, been wondering Who will be there to take my place Another beautiful morning greeted us this morning as…

After publishing yesterday’s blog, I realised that I had forgotten to mention one other thing from Disney Springs so I…

All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown) And the sky is Grey (and the sky is Grey)…

Our last full day and we wanted it to be a good one. After breakfast we sat outside and enjoyed…

Our first moving day. We were not in a rush, so in a leisurely manner we went down to breakfast.…

I had managed to arrange a late check out from the villa out meaning we had all morning to chill…

Tried to amend my carnivorous habits Made it nearly seventy days Losin’ weight without speed, eatin’ sunflower seeds Drinkin’ lots…

For moving day, we had a plan which was thrown a tad when we found that the outlets we planned…

Holdin’ me back Gravity’s holdin’ me back Today was a more leisurely start as it was moving day and we…

Here is the breaking news flash from the State of Florida – ITS BLUEBERRY SEASON. It seemed every time we…

The alarm went off at 4am. We both jumped out of bed and quietly went about getting ready trying not…

When it rains in Florida, it really rains. At home we now describe any short heavy downfall as Florida rain.…

I was working in the lab, late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight I found my way…

Our internal time clocks seem to have adjusted ironically just in time for the USA Clocks to go back over…

Do you know the way to San Jose? I’ve been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my…

Another day in paradise greeted us despite a looming stormy forecast. We set off at 9.40am and drove to Poinciana…

Our plan had been just been to drop the boys off at Universal Studios but they were keen for us…

It was the morning after the night before and so we were all later up for breakfast today. The forecast…

Back home they’ll be thinking about us When we are far away A very leisurely get up, pack up and…

It was 6.30am when I woke up which was a vast improvement on the day before, probably helped by the…

The morning after the night before. I was awake today by 6am and got up to ice my knee. I…

A cloudy but hot and even more importantly dry morning greeted us despite the gloomy overnight forecasts. Today we had…

Bright and early start for our first theme park day of the trip. We were on the road at 7.45am…

We woke up to the worst weather of the trip. The rain started slowly and then turned from a persistent…

Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind’s elation And little girls from Sweden dream of silver screen quotation…

By 4.30am I was wide awake. As quietly and as keeping still as possible I laid in bed checking my…

If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair If you’re going to San…

Today was the last of the forecast sunny starts to the morning and so I was up at 7am to…

We woke up to a not great weather forecast with rain in the air and our first day without any…

Take me out to the ball game Take me out with the crowd A rare day without a start for…

Another morning and another and thankfully our last Holiday Inn Express breakfast for a while. This was after a wasted…

Coming Coming out of my cage and I’ll been doing just fine. Hmm, not exactly true but where do I…

Another glorious day greeted me as I pulled back the blinds in the lounge. I woke Karen up with a…

This morning was a lazy start to the day as we were not in a rush to get out. It…

When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are I had a great night’s sleep. It was…

This morning we woke to damp skies but we weren’t too worried as the forecast was for it to clear…

Another Hotel another breakfast, and more Scrambled egg. It was OK but a bit dry. No cinnamon free porridge though.…

Our first morning in what we consider our happy place was a quiet start. We enjoy being on our own…

And so, it was Christmas in Florida. As we were to discover after the radio kick off everywhere seems to…

Sunday Monday happy days Tuesday Wednesday happy days I had the worst night’s sleep of the trip so far. The…

A slightly gentler start to the day meant we didn’t get down to breakfast until about 8.30am. I had had…

Breakfast today was advertised as ‘Continental’ style which I correctly took to mean no hot food. In fact it actually…

Updated: May 29, 2023 Today marked part 2 of the holiday and the change from a Road trip to a Villa…

A very early start today saw us on the road at 7.30am off to Discovery Cove for the day. There…

Another night after the day before and the big question was how would I feel today? To start with I…

New York – The City that never sleeps – except last night it was me that seemed to be awake.…

This mornings breakfast was courtesy of the microwave in our almost finished room. Today I think the chef did well…

Moving day again. This time a mere 287 miles around the bend of the Florida panhandle. There were no planned…

Another start to the day that involved another call with Apple Support. Today’s theory involved 3rd party apps interfering with…

Chewing on a piece of grass Walking down the road As they say in the Golf tournaments its moving day…