Viviers – Ardèche Region

  By the time everyone came back from the Truffle Farm and Grignon Castle I was bursting to get out and do some exploring.  Being sick is awful, double that when away on holidays.  Poor Muriel, as soon as she came back I was like "come on let's go exploring in Viviers. " A quick … Continue reading Viviers – Ardèche Region

6 Month Update on my Knee Injury

So its been 6 months since I initially injured my knee on the flight home from Paris.  6 months!  Where has the time gone? I am now going to physio twice a week.  Each time I go I am put through my paces.  30-45 mins of intense workout. Waiting on referral to do some physiotherapy … Continue reading 6 Month Update on my Knee Injury

Lam Lung Disease and Tuberous Sclerosis

  Its Rare Disease Day on the 28th February so I wanted to share a bit more about the  two rare diseases that my youngest daughter and I have.   When I was young around 6 I had some suspicious lumps removed from my face.  I remember having them and then not having them.  I … Continue reading Lam Lung Disease and Tuberous Sclerosis

Sick? On holidays – Oh No….

I woke up in the morning and I didn't feel right.  I couldn't put my finger on it.  We went to breakfast.  I only ate a little as I was starting to feel queasy.  We were heading to a Truffle Farm and then to the town of Grignan with a tour of the castle.  A … Continue reading Sick? On holidays – Oh No….

Be prepared to be amazed at the Pont du Gard!

After lunch and a few cold drinks - it was very hot down in the south of France last August.  There were two afternoon excursions a trip to the Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct bridge or Chateauneuf du Pape: Town and vineyard tour with wine tasting.  MMMH choices...an old bridge or wine.   The bridge … Continue reading Be prepared to be amazed at the Pont du Gard!

Palace of the Popes Avignon

Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, … Continue reading Palace of the Popes Avignon

Pont Saint Benezet – The Bridge of Avignon

As we were having breakfast our ship was sailing into Avignon.  We passed by the famous  Pont Saint Benezet - The bridge of Avignon.  This bridge was built in the 12 century and is made famous by the song - Sur le Pont d'Avignon.but it is better known as the Pont d'Avignon on which one … Continue reading Pont Saint Benezet – The Bridge of Avignon

Arriving in Arles

The bus trip was a bit long and to top it off one poor lady coughed most of the way.  She sounded awful.  Later on the second leg of the trip up the Seine people were dropping like flies with the flu.  It turns out that's what she had.  Probably needed a mask and antibacterial … Continue reading Arriving in Arles

The Versatile Blogger Award

We arrived home from Europe early September to find out that 3sistersabroad had been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award.  The lovely https://babybliphusbandandme.wordpress.com nominated us for the award.  Thank you so much we do appreciate the award. Please do go over and check out the blog.  Lots of lovely recipes to be found.   According to the … Continue reading The Versatile Blogger Award

My phone is home!

Yesterday my house mate and I ventured to IKEA.....and we both survived.  I think we were there for 3 hours.  We did stop for a cuppa and a gluten free cake.  We had a list of things we wanted.  Came out with loads of goodies but nothing that was on the list.  Afterwards we drove … Continue reading My phone is home!