HOLIDAY JOURNAL

First day in Venice.  Got here early after a 12:30am start 😬. Spent the day poodling around the streets and drinking Aperol spritz!   Back resting in hotel Orion now before heading out for food.

Left Chamonix after a great week. Arrived at Annecy. We are staying at Les Rives Du Lac. Really nice site on the lakes edge, not far from where we stayed in 2020.  First day chilled and had a beer in Annecy. Yesterday cycled the lake with Mel and had lunch half way around. (I actually did two loops!) Planning a bit of paddle boarding today before starting the homeward journey tomorrow.

Great couple of days. Yesterday took the cable car to top of Aguilar du midi. Spectacular mountain views of Mount Blanc. Freezing up there and air was thin. I struggled with dizziness a couple of times!  We then hiked to Mer de Glaze and got the mountain train back down. Today we took the chair lift up from here and hiked up to the glacier off Mont Blanc. Had a fantastic lunch at a small mountain shed!  Going out for curry tonight.

Just back from and excellent morning of paragliding.  One of the most fun things I’ve ever done.  Can’t really explain how good it was. Can’t wait to see the video.   It’s really hot today after a freezing cold night.  Back at the van after having a wine and cheese/meat feast for lunch. Going out tonight.

On holiday in Chsmonix. Drove done Sunday after a couple of days in Normandy where we visited the Blockhaus where they made V2 rockets.  Had a short hike up to a little restaurant today for lunch with stunning views of Mont Blanc. Paragliding tomorrow! Staying at Camping De Ecrueils, about 2 miles from Chamonix. Lovely little site.

The four of us are at an all inclusive in Side, Turkey. Really nice hotel.  We have two bungalow rooms.  Loads of food and drink on day one. Off to Chinese tonight. I ran to the Roman ruins this morning.

Staying on a little site up from Bamburgh. It’s ok. Bit tight packed and facilities could do with a clean and a kick of paint. Walked to Bamburgh castle and back via beach. Absolutely stunning walk and great weather.