Chenonceau & Valencay
Today we were energised, focused and determined to visit another two châteaux on our wish list. Our choices: the very popular and picturesque Chenonceau, and the less well-known yet majestic Continue Reading →
Chaumont & Chambord
A blissful night’s sleep was had at our B&B base in Amboise – Les Fleurons. It’s just a little too easy to adjust to the luxury of a ‘sleep-in’ while Continue Reading →
Ballooning in the Loire
No chance for a sleep-in today. In fact, our get up time was as far from a sleep-in as it is possible to get, and not be staggering into bed Continue Reading →
Restaurant Le Lion d’Or, Amboise
We were very much looking forward to our dinner at Le Lion d’Or (The Golden Lion). It is mentioned in the Michelin guide, and they are working at gaining a Continue Reading →
France, here we come!
Even upon leaving London, we were appreciative of our hotel location in South Kensington – popped straight on the tube, and before we knew it we were at Kings Cross/St Continue Reading →
Brett Graham’s Ledbury, London
In researching the ‘must do’ food experiences of London in preparation for our recent trip, I kept coming across the names ‘Brett Graham’ and ‘The Ledbury’; they were everywhere – Continue Reading →
Kensington Palace, The Ledbury & the West End
Enjoyed a bit of a lie in before our scrummy breakfast of avocado, lime, olive oil and coriander on toasted sour dough, with some perfectly grilled tomatoes on the side Continue Reading →
Leighton House, Ham House and The Book of Mormon
We certainly made the most of the middling weather by getting out and walking. While the forecast predicted a top of 22 degrees, it certainly didn’t feel like it would Continue Reading →
Smooth arrival in London
A smooth transition from Heathrow to South Kensington began the London leg of our trip. We bought our oyster card, loaded it up and we were on our way. We Continue Reading →
Northern Ireland on the run…
It was lovely to return to this part of the Emerald Isle. Catching up with dear friends for meals, drinks and plenty of craic is a rare but delightful bonus Continue Reading →