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(Don’t let the sunshine fool you – it’s cold here. Loving my new bowls, Sally!) I’m back to getting up early and if I managed it this morning I’ll manage it anytime. It was freezing in the van. The thermometer … Continue reading →

(Le Mont St Michel. Sun was just gone down) We arrived at Beauvoir (means beautiful view) last night about ten minutes before sunset. Beauvoir is a motor home site within walking distance of Mont St Michel. We plugged in the … Continue reading →

(This way to the tourist office..) This is a really interesting town! So this morning after coffee at a place just 2 minutes from our aire I went off in search of the tourist office. I couldn’t find it on … Continue reading →

(We’re just outside the town of St. Romain de Colbosc) It’s about a kilometre to the nearest town and after breakfast off I went. We had cycled here yesterday but took a left turn and went to the big supermarket … Continue reading →

We’re in the UK at the moment but last weekend I went for a walk in the West of Ireland and this is that story.    I have been saying YES rather than NO to walking lately. Maybe it’s because … Continue reading →

   The journey’s over and I’m back home, back to normal… or maybe a new normal. Before leaving Portugal I got a chance to do touristy things. We were in the town of Tomar, a two hour train ride north … Continue reading →

  I joined the early group of walkers yesterday morning. Early means setting off at 6.30am. That always seemed like such a good idea when I lie in my bed at home but I never get out of my bed … Continue reading →

      We got up early this morning and were on the road for 7 ish. I have a new respect for chilly morning air and I’m starting to miss rain… Before I left Ireland I was excited  at the … Continue reading →

   We are following signs. Arrows like the one in the picture above. They will always be painted yellow. Alison, one of the seasoned walkers, told me it’s even a particular shade of yellow. Yellow all the way to Santago … Continue reading →

   It took about a week to get to Lisbon last time. It will take two and half hours today. It’s neither better nor worse doing it this way. It’s just different.    For one thing the man sitting beside me … Continue reading →

    I’m going for a long walk. It’s starting very early this morning. I will send little snippets back to you. There will be spelling mustakes. There will be phone photos. There might be some pain… Mairead.

Oops, looks like something went wrong with my emails. Tap or click the links below if you’ve missed anything… Mairead. Here we go again! Irish Cuisine in France Pam’s Picnic Holidays

(Not all trees are round) (Nettles can be pretty) (Flowers can be boring)

(I made rhubarb crumble) For the past few months the husband has been making his own craft project. While there’s no wool or fabric, it is kinda interesting. He’s made an electronic box. That’s not the interesting bit. In the … Continue reading →