Day 3 of our USA 2015 Road Trip, sees us doing just that. Road Tripping. From Middletown to Binghamton to be precise. We left Middletown and headed to Minnewaska State Park. On arriving we reluctantly paid $10 to enter even though we knew we’d be there for only 2 hours or so. We felt we owed … Read more USA 2015 – 5th Sept – Road Tripping from Middletown to Binghamton
Before we start driving from Fort Lee to Middletown, we started with a hunt for a diner for a good old traditional waffle breakfast. We found one nearby called ‘Chillers’. We started the day right, and was even served by Jesus! Yesterday’s journey got us as far as Fort Lee. We now wanted to get on … Read more USA 2015 – Sept 4th – Driving from Fort Lee to Middletown
Our USA Road Trip starts off with the Flight from London to New York. Today’s dilemma. Do we take a taxi to the airport with Max on our laps or do I drop them off, drive back and get a taxi myself. The second option was a resounding yes. The first would’ve been foolish and … Read more USA 2015 – Sept 3rd – Flight from London to New York
Tomorrow we visit the the Bruges Christmas Market. Tonight, I curse you, Glenmorangie. It seemed like such a good idea. It was past midnight. The buttons on my Tux trousers were on the verge of conceding. Unable to take the punishment of Afternoon Tea, plus a 3-course evening meal. All this washed down with a … Read more A Day In Bruges – Enjoy the chocolate, it isn’t cheap!
We indulge. It is simple as that. This isn’t lunch, or dinner. It is decadence at its finest. White tablecloths, choice of 12 different types of tea. Savouries that include Pancetta & Porcini Eclairs, sweets that include Mango and Sweet Saffron. Scones with Orange Blossom and Bee Pollen. My initial concern is how can we … Read more Afternoon Tea on the Ventura
3 nights in Bath was our first choice. A half decent city centre bed and breakfast hotel were coming in at almost six hundred of our hard earned British pounds. Then we had to pay a further £50 for parking. Then petrol, then food. It would soon add up. A 3-night cruise to Bruges was … Read more A Cruise to Bruges