Northern Europe 2026

Well we’re nearly all packed now and, most importantly, my hands and trotters are painted! – hopefully we’ve got the right clothing for the weather…

We were up earlier than usual today – the kids always used to wake up early on the first day of our holidays and now…

Brussels isn’t a large city – it only takes about 40 minutes to walk from one end to the other. Our hotel, the IHG Indigo…

We were woken at just after 5am to the sounds of sirens and people (presumably Police) shouting over loud hailers – it was like a…

Totes emoji*, I’m so excited for today : If you read a news article about the unexplained deaths of two OAP British tourists, found naked…

Firstly, we’re still alive and sort of mastering the North Face of the Eiger. Secondly, for those of you who don’t do Totes Emojis (can’t…

We woke up this morning (always a good start) feeling quite refreshed after the incredibly long day yesterday. We’ve managed to get the better of…

An early start for us today. Unfortunately, our plans for an early night last night were scuppered and we ended up in bed at about…

We were up early this morning and went for a swim at about 07:45. I can’t believe how I used to swim 2 miles a…

We didn’t wake till gone 08:00 – we obviously needed the sleep!! I had a quick cup of tea and we made our way down…

We woke early, so we could get to the pool when it opened at 07:00 – I didn’t wear my Fitbit though, as I think…

I woke up this morning to a voice message from Jezza – it was me snoring in the night – probably due to the lack…

Fortunately I went to sleep early last night and missed a helping of ritual humiliation ⚽️💙 – I shall say no more on the subject…

I went to sleep last night whilst the football was still on, so I got a head start on Jezza – until about 01:00 when…

Good news, bad news … Good news: I woke up to an email saying my Fitbit was being delivered today 🥳🥳🥳. Bad news: I couldn’t…