09/17/2011
05/31/2011
Long weekend in Amsterdam
We tripped across to Amsterdam for three days to take in the sights and to see Marike Jäger in concert the photos of which have already been posted here. We had a great time and didn't rush ourselves as we sometimes do during these short breaks. We even managed a day trip to Harleem in the countryside.
Marike Jager - live in Amsterdam
It was a great concert at Paradiso in Amsterdam. Plus we got mentioned and acknowledged by Marike during the gig. Fabulous.
05/02/2011
Stockholm - the final day
Photo highlights of day four in Stockholm including a visit to the Vasa Museum.
05/01/2011
Stockholm - day 3
Photo highlights from day 3 - pete's birthday, champers on a cruise of the Archipelago-islands and a visit to a great photography museum.
04/30/2011
Stockholm - day two
Photo highlights from day two in Stockholm
04/27/2011
Running the streets of Barcelona
At the end of January we returned to Barcelona for a long weekend and for Peter to run another half marathon. Plus it was nice to be somewhere warmer than London if only for a few days.
It was also a chance for us to explore Barcelona further and to wander the alleyways of the old town. We certainly managed to do a lot of walking even after the race but we also took the opportunity for a harbour cruise.
The half marathon was great race, well organised and a great atmosphere. Just the right number of competitors and it will now become an annual pilgrimage. I was really happy with my race, setting a new personal best and crossing the line with plenty of energy left in the tanks and no injuries this time.
That afternoon we explored Barcelona and probably walked another 10km but we enjoyed exploring Cassa Batllo which was designed by Gaudi and a few other sights.
So another quick trip away but well worth it and it will be a safe bet that we will be back there in January 2012.
It was also a chance for us to explore Barcelona further and to wander the alleyways of the old town. We certainly managed to do a lot of walking even after the race but we also took the opportunity for a harbour cruise.
The half marathon was great race, well organised and a great atmosphere. Just the right number of competitors and it will now become an annual pilgrimage. I was really happy with my race, setting a new personal best and crossing the line with plenty of energy left in the tanks and no injuries this time.
That afternoon we explored Barcelona and probably walked another 10km but we enjoyed exploring Cassa Batllo which was designed by Gaudi and a few other sights.
So another quick trip away but well worth it and it will be a safe bet that we will be back there in January 2012.
Christmas 2010
The London Christmas tradition continued with an all day festival of food. Joining us this year were Mal, Vicki and Dave. The day started with bubbly and breakfast and finished late in the evening with a rich dessert and port. In between we enjoyed Vicki's fantastic soup and making it's debut this year - goose.
Indeed this was the first time we had eaten goose and certainly the first time I had cooked it. It would be an understatement if I said it was popular and I think it will make an appearance on 2011's Xmas menu.
Boxing Day was the day to walk off the excesses of the day before so we all ventured off to Hampstead Heath for a walk in the snow followed by a good pub lunch. Fresh air and some exercise were just what we needed.
Indeed this was the first time we had eaten goose and certainly the first time I had cooked it. It would be an understatement if I said it was popular and I think it will make an appearance on 2011's Xmas menu.
Boxing Day was the day to walk off the excesses of the day before so we all ventured off to Hampstead Heath for a walk in the snow followed by a good pub lunch. Fresh air and some exercise were just what we needed.
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