Where to walk in Gosport – Alver Valley – Photoblog
Here is one idea of where to walk in Gosport. Alver Valley once a quarry area and now wild grounds for everyone to enjoy with trails, ponds and wildlife.
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Five facts about Cape Town which I didn’t know before I visited.
Here are five facts I didn’t know before I visited Cape Town. There are three tall buildings visible from the climb up to Table mountain called Salt, Pepper and Mustard. The cloud cover over Table Mountain is known as the Table Cloth. You can hear the noon cannon shot from Signal Hill right across the city. […]
The Cape Town Hop on Hop Off at Camps Bay – a photoblog
Came across Camps Bay nearly by accident…oh yes I knew I was passing through Camps Bay on the Cape Town Hop On Hop Off Bus but I didn’t know that I was going to be compelled to get off the bus when I saw that glittery white sand and turquoise ocean. Yes it drew me off […]
Where to walk in Gosport – photoblog
Here is one idea of where to walk in Gosport. The Crescent in Alverstoke is stunning especially this time of the year with its white architecture against deep blue skies and the Crescent gardens. This area links very nicely to the old rail route at Ellachie Road and crosses Alverstoke Creek, here are a few favourite […]
National Trust in Hampshire – Mottisfont.
Thank you NationaL Trust in Hampshire for opening some of your gardens and parklands. I urge others to become members of the National Trust…… if we want places such as Mottisfont to be available to explore and visit in the future. I had booked a time slot online on a Friday and arrived at the designated […]
Eight Highlights at the V and A Waterfront, Cape Town
And ……….The Grey Traveller ‘s eight highlights are ……… Two Ocean’s Aquarium is right by the Hop On Hop Off Bus Stop and Office and with a bus ticket visitors get a 10% discount. The Aquarium is very easy to navigate and I could have sat for hours being mesmerised by the sharks in the floor to […]
Eight real reasons to choose Lawhill Luxury Apartments for a safe Cape Town stay.
Here are my eight real reasons to choose Lawhill Luxury Apartments in Cape Town. Convenient location in Dock Road, right on the V and A Waterfront Safe area Exceptionally clean Luxurious as the name suggests Prompt communication before arrival Parking Close to the Hop On Hop Off Bus Stop Use of a range of swimming […]
National Trust in Hampshire – The Vyne
Searching for National Trust in Hampshire I found that during the easing of lockdown The Vyne was one of those early sites which had opened its parkland areas. The organisation and welcome received at The Vyne was second to none and certainly I will return when the house is open to explore some more. Here […]
National Trust in Hampshire – Uppark visit – photoblog
When you get to a certain age a visit to a National Trust property is right up there on what shall I do in my spare time list. As lockdown started to ease I researched National Trust in Hampshire to find properties which were opening their parklands and gardens, fortunately for me Uppark is not […]
Three big tips for driving Chapman’s Peak
This was a highlight of my trip to South Africa and something I would willingly repeat should I get the chance to go again. Us women of a certain age love a good view, retiring early I had hoped to travel more but current COVID limitations means travel to South Africa is on hold from […]
