Tag Archives: sea

North Sea cello concert (Rousse)

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

At dawn on the last day of my holiday, I walked down to the shoreline of the cold grey North Sea. Already there were several brave souls in the water. Most were taking an early morning dip dressed only in … Continue reading →

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Displaying a nipple and swimming with baby dolphins in lockdown (Rousse)

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

Campus was open again. I was there once more attending lectures, and they were even measuring the water levels in the swimming pool. On most days I sat next to my primary school ‘friend’ ST, delighted that I was admitted … Continue reading →

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Still rainy in the south (Rousse)

Posted on October 28, 2019 by

ET moved south hoping for better weather. She was mistaken. It rained just as much there as it had in the north. However, her living accommodation was now much grander. She had bought a large Georgian house with an extension … Continue reading →

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Vikings ahoy! (Rousse)

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

As we drove north, from my seat at the front of the coach I could see in the sea loch a fleet of Viking longboats with the most beautiful decorated sails. I called to all the passengers behind me ‘Quick! … Continue reading →

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Blow-up canoe risk (Rousse)

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

AJ persuaded me to take one of his yellow blow-up canoes and bounce downstream with the flow of the furious little river to the sea. This was all well and good, but would I have the strength to paddle against … Continue reading →

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Babysitting for the reality TV set (Belle)

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

There was no avoiding the UK’s favourite TV programme. It featured a slightly chaotic young family, struggling financially but “making ends meet with love”. Everyone seemed to love them until they got pregnant with their third baby. For the first … Continue reading →

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Sea monster victim organises a lift home (Rousse)

Posted on June 1, 2018 by

I was an extra in a new Dr Who spin-off. Despite our requests, none of the ‘actors’ on my grade were informed in advance of the plot. This was to add to the authenticity of the monster scenes. SPL and … Continue reading →

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A risky revealing nightdress (Rousse)

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

I met Belle outside the British Library. At first we were thrilled to discover that we had both topped our outfits with thin, silver-grey, suit jackets. Our joy turned to disappointment when we realised that just about every other professional … Continue reading →

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Arrogance and recklessness on the road and high seas (Rousse)

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

Arrogance and recklessness were a dangerous combination, especially on a busy narrow road. At the wheel of his white Mercedes, SM was lucky to avoid a head-on collision with a huge truck. He was not so fortunate when he failed … Continue reading →

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A lakeside retreat in the US (Rousse)

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

Our long drive across the states with cousins NT and DT eventually brought us to the beautiful detached red brick house of a slim, elderly black man. The building was crammed with fine antiques, including a handsome marquetry grandfather clock. … Continue reading →

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