Brioni Hotel
Travel Blogs from Blackpool
The night before
School's out, work is on pause and the cottage industry is closed for Christmas. It's finally here after months of waiting and we're all beside ourselves with excitement.
The bags are packed (with space to spare thanks to Annette's frugal choice of clothes) and we have even managed to find room for Ellie much to Esther's relief.
We've got so many exciting new experiences ahead of us crammed into a 7 week trip. South East Asia here we come!
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Morning of NY
... of being late especially where aviation is concerned, would be a little rattled by the little woman at our service and should by default be reassuring us that we will catch the flight no matter what, I tried to go into the bedroom to reassure her. It was too late. Stress had hit her face like a wet gibbon and all I could do was match that with a moan about the transporter woman who had brought so much cheer to our doorstep. We arrived at Malc and Ce's met by ...
Easy day =)
... bread. We did have a little trip to Tesco in the middle since we didn't have a crusty loaf for the garlic bread. But once everything was said and done, we had made a beautiful meal and it was easily the best meal I had since I left the ship.
The perfect way to end such a lovely day was having a long chat to Edith and Dave. Those two are so amazing, I am so appreciative of their company and kindness towards me.
Tomorrow- travel day from Formby to ...
Half term break = PACKED TRAINS
... dinner, we drove around looking at the really posh houses in Formby where the footballers live. Some of these houses are just incredible, they are so beautiful and even in the dark they blew my mind!
Once our little drive was done, we went back to the house and relaxed. I was so excited to have a room to myself, and a bed to myself! Edith and Dave went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable, and I am so appreciative. Being ...
Nearly there
We have finally made all the preparation for the trip. Caravan is sorted out with a new battery and extra lights for the kitchen area. Tomorrow we will take most of the clothes we have and store them away in our new drawers and cupboards. Supplies of food are on board, wine to follow.
Al the bits and pieces work but we haven't got the gas heater to work, nor the fridge on gas, but we are not expecting to use them so they can wait. The fridge works well ...