‘Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life; Whose misadventured piteous overthrows… Read More
Tag: holidays
Our Big Family Road Trip: A Day in Venice
We were into our second week of staying in Torreglia in the Veneto region of Italy. We had a fine few days of sunshine during the first week but limited funds. Then, when we had more money to go and do things, the rains came. After four solid days of rain and storms came… Read More
Exploring Italy’s Calabrian Coastline with the Kids
Most travellers on their return from Italy will praise the beauties of the Tuscan cities, rave about the Northern lakes and possibly even become slightly hysterical when recalling the splendours of Venice, but how often have you heard about the less well known region of Calabria? Explore Situated in the ‘toe’ of the… Read More
Our Big Family Road Trip: Visiting La Croisett
We would be in Cannes for less than 48 hours, so headed off to the beach on the only full day we had. Thankfully, the weather was glorious! Fabulous blue skies stretched out over us. It was early yet the sunshine persevered in shooing away the clouds, resolutely attempting to warm the air… Read More
Our Big Family Road Trip: Stopping off in Cannes
We left the Midi-Pyrenees early on Thursday morning, setting off for the opposite end of the South of France – the French Riviera, no less. We set off looking forward to yet another location different from the two already visited. We had already gone from farms to mountains, and were now headed… Read More
Our Big Family Road Trip: Lac de Montbel
We were only staying with Jax, Oliver and their family for two days. Well, less than that if you take into account that we didn’t arrive until about 7pm on the Tuesday, and were aiming to leave by 8am on the Thursday. We started Wednesday trying unsuccessfully to keep the children quiet early… Read More