Usually the Luxembourg gardens looks bleak in winter,  but whether it was because we were imbibed with the Christmas spirit or it was the sunshine, or we were just in relaxed romantic mood, I don’t know but today it looked wonderful.  Calm and green and elegant…. and the most romantic place in the world. People often ask … Continue reading →

“What did you do in Paris over Christmas?” people ask.  Well it sounds pathetic to say “not much, we just meandered”  but that is what we did. “The weather is bright and dry, so feeling very refreshed after our very good sleep, and hearty  breakfast in the hotel,   we wander through Paris, just enjoying being with each other and … Continue reading →

As you gave gathered by now, I left my computer at home out of respect for Michaels wish and I did not want to be distracted form “us” on this trip.   So I apologise for keeping everybody in suspense but here is what I wrote from my notebook. —————————————– There is something about travelling late … Continue reading →

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE. Of course I have written this post in advance because on Christmas Eve I will  catch the train to the airport for our flight  to Paris. Just hoping that all will go well and the weather will be kind to us. Wheelchair booked to assist me at the airport.  Although my back … Continue reading →

It is almost as if I have woken up to Christmas this year.   All these years I have ignored it,  I have never really noticed what was going on. Now I am noticing the pretty lights, the traditions,  the good humour and the cards people send, all brightening up what is otherwise a dark, wet, … Continue reading →

Just sharing this I heard on the radio. I am so bored sitting here nursing my sore back.  I have discovered that Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are better for my back pain than codeine and diazepam, which just made me go looney!  Nice at the time but I didn’t like the after effects. (just as an aside, I was shocked … Continue reading →

Can’t sleep, lots of stuff going on at work re job losses.  Keeping me awake. So I am dreaming of Paris, where I will be in 6 days. Just found the above video and decided to share it. The amazing thing is, I recognise most of the locations. Love Denise Continue reading →

On the fifth day I look forward to watching yet another Christmas food programme from a celebrity chef. Last night it was Nigella with Nigellissima, an Italian inspired twist on Christmas food. The fragrant Nigella flirted her way through the programme which was illustratedby shots of Venice and London in the Christmas lights, in between showing Nigella … Continue reading →