Monthly Archives: August 2013

Friday 17 August – Homeward

I woke to hear rain on the window pane…no worries, the garden really needed it after such a hot spell. After breakfast Julie and I went into Monmouth. She wanted to show me around her favorite town where she’d often … Continue reading

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Thursday 15 August – Painting Day!

I heard a bit of scuffling outside on the landing in the night but thought nothing much of it but when I got up at 6.30 to use the bathroom Julie was already downstairs and feeling quite fed up.  She … Continue reading

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Wednesday 14 August – Goodrich Castle

I was a little while getting to sleep last night as there was a child jumping on and off a bunk bed on the floor above (or so it seemed), but it was still early so i couldn’t really complain. … Continue reading

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Tuesday 13 August – Wye Valley YHA

lovely firm bed. Then again a leisurely breakfast with Judy, packed ready to leave, then coffee on the swing seat in her garden again. It is as warm as ever. After we had said our goodbyes (and she insisted on … Continue reading

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Monday 12 August – Out and about

I woke to a lovely sunny morning again, this is unheard of in Wales!!  No rain forecast til Wednesday.  Judy and I enjoyed a leisurely breakfast chatting and then a coffee in the garden.  I finally left for the Cardiff … Continue reading

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Sunday 11 August – UK Road Trip

The first part of my UK Road Trip is a mini one taking me to South Wales and Ross-on-Wye visiting friends.  I hope to take in Tintern Abbey and maybe do a few sketches along the way…. Here is the … Continue reading

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