It’s been a productive and relaxing few days at The Cottage. It’s been the perfect place to hang out and we’ve had plenty of things to be getting on with without really having to wander too far from the garden. Sunday morning was particularly pleasant and after a garden breakfast, we took a classic Sunday stroll around Read more

Although we’ve lived in North Wales now for over ten years, we’ve never actually spent a summer here, or even just a few weeks. But for the first time, we have popped back between trips to sort kit, wash clothes, rest up and get organised. Luckily, The Cottage is the perfect place for a relaxing Read more

Back on the road again! Travelling north through France towards the town of Rouen and eventually the UK, via the Euro Tunnel. We stopped of for the night again near Perigueux, where once again we were spoilt with fine company, accommodation… …and excellent al fresco dining! A bit of cloud over the next day didn’t Read more

Being up before the sun was a necessary requirement for climbing on the Dent d’Orlu at this time of year. It’s a 40 minute steep and rugged path up through the forest to get to the base of the cliffs. The path is marked out with red paint and stone cairns, but the forest is Read more

After a good nights sleep and a long and splendid breakfast in a really tranquil hotel garden, we spent the afternoon on a short hike up to a lake, not far from the French border. We had hoped for a swim but it was a bit windy and therefore quite cool.  There’s not a great Read more

The sound of thunder working its way up the valley kept me awake last night. In the morning the skies were black, so we hurried to get the tent down before the approaching rain arrived. Breakfast was served in the comfort of the van while the ‘weather’ passed. As it turned out, the ‘weather’ literally Read more