Olympic atmosphere

It’s been so hot today… around 37 degrees this afternoon… and I’m so glad we weren’t attending an Olympic event today. Some of the stands are wide open to the elements and people inside must have been baking. 🥵 Even at 11.30 at night, at 28 degrees, it was too hot for me to want... Continue Reading →

We arrive in Chantilly

After a good night’s sleep, we woke early, had breakfast then set off for Dover. It was an easy 30 minute drive from the aire at Canterbury, which I’m sure we’ll use again. The ferry journey to Calais passed quickly, mainly because we watched Tom Daley and Noah Williams win their diving silver medal en... Continue Reading →

Next stop Canterbury

We arrived at Nick and Ann’s after what was probably our best ever journey down the M6. John skilfully reversed Molly Moho onto the drive, then we joined Nick, Ann and Eddie in the garden for a barbecue. It was lovely to be able to chat and eat outside, although the boys did have to... Continue Reading →

Paris 2024 Olympics

For the first time in 2024, I feel able to leave my parents for a couple of weeks. Dad’s been in hospital for most of the year with a stroke, falls, emergency surgery, and one infection after another. He’s really had a rough time. This has obviously been difficult for mum too, worrying, visiting most... Continue Reading →

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