in search of the kiwi

Nearly three weeks in the UK and I haven’t thought of blogging.  It’s been a busy visit what with visits to the dentist and opticians for ...

As I neared Calais, my route passed through war country, the old battlefield zone of World Wars I and II.  Here my gardens changed somewh...

Overloaded with such an intense visit I plotted my night time stop over and drove off into the evening.  A cross country route towards one...

Torrential rain convinced me to stop earlier than planned and the tourist office provided me with a local map guide of garden possibilitie...

I stopped off at Chartres for a quick look and to stretch my legs.  Sporadic showers kept me on my toes as I explored the old town at ligh...

Percy is due for his MOT, so I’m heading back to the UK for a bit.  I booked the trip ages ago, thinking that I would have been well a...

Pierre, my friend from skiing, has become caretaker to Lou Rider for the new owners.  They plan to use the chalet as a second home, rather...