Tag Archives: sea

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

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Dreamaticus

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 Dreamaticus

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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A busy seaside highland hotel (Rousse)

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I hoped that all this cycling was helping me to lose weight. I’d seen a shocking video of myself in a mustard yellow shift dress over black leggings and did not the idea that kindly people had taken to describing … Continue reading →

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A delicious recipe for roast pumpkin soup in shells (Rousse)

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Now I understood why the soup at lunchtime tasted so good: the school office staff had taken to spending their mornings making fresh batches on campus. Today the office fridges were crammed with pumpkins to be roasted with garlic and … Continue reading →

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A February break in Cornwall (Rousse)

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I took a holiday in Cornwall where the beaches were golden, the sky and sea were blue, and the weather unseasonably warm for February. My only complaint was that our accommodation was well below standard. We did not … Continue reading →

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Academic is owner of magnificent mansion on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (Rousse)

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I knew that it was unconventional to take one’s sibling to a school management meeting, but now that mine worked at the University (albeit in a different department), I thought that I would get away with it. SS glanced over … Continue reading →

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Doubts over Queen’s health in run-up to royal wedding, while marine mammals rule the waves (Rousse)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Dreamaticus

It was great to see the two cyclists again when they stepped off the ferry. I recognised the dark-haired girl first (for her beard). They replied sheepishly when I asked if they had enjoyed their time at the guest house. … Continue reading →

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A drifting sea horse (Rousse)

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dreamaticus

The horse stood patiently on the red deck that was tethered to the end of the pier. Meanwhile, the horse’s owner struck up a conversation with us. Then came a gust of wind and the deck’s mooring broke loose. Within … Continue reading →

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Seaside town wins BBC Food and Farming Award (Rousse)

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Dreamaticus

The winner of the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards was the a seaside town on the south coast of England. The prize recognised the elaborate ‘sandcastle’ complex that included a working roller-coaster and mechanical dinosaur.

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Full moon in seaside spectacle (Rousse)

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Dreamaticus

TPR was impatient that we leave as soon as possible so as not to miss the spectacle of the full moon over the sea. I packed my bikini and a spare jumper then jumped into the back of the car … Continue reading →

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