Travel – Page 4 – triciamustsew

Sardinia again – I love this place!

Blisteringly hot here in Villasumius, Sardinia. This is our view at breakfast.

Went exploring in town, then to the beach, then back to this pool then probably out to a pizzeria for dinner. I tell you this being lazy is very tiring. Another early night so we can repeat tomorrow!

Walked along one of the many beaches in this area at sunset. Tried to do some sand art like hearts and footprints but got soaked by rogue waves. Found a restaurant that has tables on the sand and fairy lights – booked for Friday night. I adore Sardinia!

Last day waaaah! Dinner on the beach tonight; perhaps three hours in Cagliari tomorrow then home. I tried to convince Steve to stay a few more days but the old meany said no. Who could resist a place that looks like this (pix taken from a mountain road)?

And, of course, there is always a flower picture or three…

The lovely Isle of Thanet

Spent the May long weekend in the Isle of Thanet in eastern England. Visited Leeds Castle on the way and Canterbury Cathedral on the way back with various gardens and a couple of small museums on the way. Even had time for a walk along Broadstairs beach where the great British public were wearing jackets to keep warm but every child under two had a bare bum! These are some of my photos (and don’t worry there’s no nudity).

Mirror art in Berlin’s Bundestag

I was intriqued with the possibilities for pictures at the central mirrored tower in the Bundestag in a recent trip to Berlin. The trick was to get as many people or vignettes as possible repeated in each photo and I even took a self portrait without looking like I was doing so.

Sardinia – my new crush!

I think I left a little of my heart and soul in Sardinia. Definitely going back some day – turquoise clear water for swimming, good food and wine eaten al fresco, lovely people and all those beautiful tanned families having fun! Did however pay 78 Euros for a 1.3 kg sea bass of which I thought they would only serve me a portion. My hair has been a Brillo pad for a week and I should have taken the boat to the grotto rather than climb down and up the cliff in 32 degree heat. Wonderful trip with Steve, the girls and their fellows!

Business trip to Madrid, Spain

My first NPL business trip and I am off to Madrid, Spain. Steve came with me and for two days we toured the city and enjoyed eating al fresco. It is a beautiful city with many buildings and sights to photograph. Here’s a snapshot…

Colonial Williamsburg

Valkenburg Markets

Steve and I went on a bus tour to the Christmas markets before the holidays. We ate a lot of pie with whipped cream and enjoyed a bit of shopping with gluhwein and potato pancakes. We went to see a Nativity scene that was carved out of sand – isn’t the camel gorgeous exhausted after his long trip from the East! The bus driver also dressed up as Santa and amused passersby as we waited for the bus to fill up.