After we’d eaten breakfast and sampled another of the hotel’s fantastic range of teas, we headed to downtown Bucharest to explore. While drinking their evening coffee (after we returned from the spa), the ladies discovered that the receptionist had sent … Read more
Our day’s activities could be summed up in two words, Therme Bucharest. But dear reader, I’m guessing you’d prefer I share more details and immerse you in our day’s activities. Our day began with a shower in the hotel, because … Read more
So here we are again at Stansted Airport, which makes it sound like I’m perpetually here which I’m not. Because it was so busy last time, we arrived really early and then found ourselves sat in quiet surrender on some … Read more
Our day began in a similar way to yesterday. Morning coffee followed by breakfast, and then the ladies reading their books and me playing the piano. Most mornings we’ve eaten breakfast at this table, as these chairs are way more … Read more
Our morning started in what by now has become a familiar pattern. Morning coffee in the room followed by breakfast followed by a retreat to somewhere shady to read a book or in my case, practice my piano. Before we … Read more
Our day began in a similar way to yesterday, with morning teas and coffees, and after that we ate breakfast. We spent most of the morning relaxing. The ladies sat by the pool bar reading their books, and I played … Read more
Considering how early we got to bed, I was super surprised to discover that we slept all the way through until 7 o’clock. We had our morning coffee (or tea), dressed and then proceeded to descend the long flight of … Read more
We arrived at the Airbnb around 21:45hrs. Bearing the name old church house and being situated opposite the church, I suspected our lodgings were formerly the old rectory. Our host was standing on the doorstep when we arrived, phone in … Read more
We arrived at the entrance to the Lyttos Beach Hotel at 9:05 am, to await our tour bus. Ahead of us is the Minoan palace of Knossos, and the capital city of Heraklion. Our multilingual guide introduced herself as Irene … Read more
