Our 3.30 am alarm call allowed us to get to the airport at 5am in time for our 7.05am flight. We encountered a slight hiccup when the in-car SatNav directed us to a blocked road which, too late we remembered had happened last time we flew from Manchester airport. It was four years ago so [...]
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Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Malta 2023
Malta – Day One
Although we were both quite disorganised in our packing and preparations, we actually managed to set off on time for our overnight stay in the Premier Inn. We always choose to stay overnight in a hotel near to the airport when we have an early morning flight, it allows us to get to the airport [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Nov 15th 2023
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Malta 2023
Stories Not Included
During our recent Malta adventure I unfortunately lost my camera along with the photographs for the first part of our holiday. Luckily just before we travelled I had upgraded my mobile phone (paying less for my contract) so I was able to take photos after my camera had gone missing.
I have now replaced the camera [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Nov 13th 2023
Filed under Anecdotes, Gloucester 2023, Holidays
Gloucester – Day Two
After a good night’s sleep, it was time to find out what was on offer for breakfast. Cold buffet options were on display but hot food was cooked to order. I was pleasantly surprised to see that my favourite breakfast options; tomatoes on toast, mushrooms on toast, egg on toast were listed as options on [...]
Comments Off CherryPie on Aug 25th 2023
Filed under Anecdotes, Arundel & Brighton 2023, Gardens, Holidays
The Bench is No More
My recent visit to the Royal Pavilion gardens reminded me of my previous visit many years ago. On that occasion I had intended to visit the Pavilion but there was a long queue so I opted for a quiet lunch in the gardens. I chose the perfect bench but what followed was anything but quiet [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 7th 2023
Filed under Anecdotes, Arundel & Brighton 2023, Holidays
Arundel & Brighton – Day Ten
Our last breakfast in the Grand, as was the first, was enjoyed in the quiet space of the Cyan restaurant rather than the main breakfast room.
It was then time for Mr C to pick up our car and bring it to the front of the hotel whilst I waited in the room for the concierge [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jun 25th 2023
Before breakfast Mr C visited reception to see if his glasses had been handed in. They weren’t there so he headed to the bar to check if they were there, and was redirected to the concierge. Sure, enough the concierge was able to reunite Mr C with his missing specs.
After breakfast, we set off on [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 24th 2023
