Category Archives: UK Road Trips

Homeward Bound

Muesli and blueberries for breakfast with Sandra.  Thank you for having me to stay and look forward to see you again before too long. Next job to fill my trusty car with fuel before returning it to the hire company. … Continue reading

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Off to Carrick – Tuesday 2 August

Had set the alarm on my iPhone for 6.30 so as to be awake in good time to see John to say goodbye before he went to work.  I woke a few minutes earlier as is usually the case if … Continue reading

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Lazy day in Ballygally

I had a good lie in this morning as Christine and John had left early for work, leaving me a key that worked sometimes! I made myself some toast and cereal and coffee.  As the weather looked a bit grim … Continue reading

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Out on the Lough – Sunday 31 July

I had been awake a while when I received a text from Christine in the kitchen “Wake up, it’s a beautiful morning, come and join me for breakfast!”  John had left early with Joe on a marathon cycle ride along … Continue reading

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Party Day – Saturday 30 July

The day started off bright, but as we sat chatting over breakfast, the heavens opened!  Margaret had surprised me with a full Ulster fry – delish!  I have had such a splendid time in Ballymoney and will be sorry to … Continue reading

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A cracking Irish morning – 29 July

I could see the sun illuminating the window blind as I opened my eyes, and drew it up to reveal a cracking morning out there.  The early morning sun rays were streaming across the hills and the golden ripening barley … Continue reading

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Wet Antrim Morning – 28 July

I woke to hear the rain lashing on the window pane.  Not a day for sketching!  Over breakfast of cereal, croissant and coffee, Margaret had obviously been thinking about this and came up with a few suggestions, while my weather … Continue reading

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Off to the Antrim Coast – 27 July 2016

I thought I would include this short trip to Northern Ireland, as part of my UK Road Trips, as I have no big plans and that always turns out to be quite exciting…. not knowing what the next day will … Continue reading

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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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