A Day in Valletta
With several people applauding Malta’s capital when they knew we were flying to the island, we were eager to encounter the city. For convenience and to save time, Mr Word Loft and I decided to...
It Has Been a While
I’ve had a break from writing after a family bereavement. It has been a period of deep sadness and reflection, but I now feel I must try to cope with life in a world without...
Marvellous Malta – Mdina
Usually, we holiday in Britain at this time of year to celebrate our birthdays, but with so much stormy weather recently, Mr Word Loft and I decided to go abroad. Our plane landed at Malta...
Exploring Polperro
How could I have not written about Polperro before? There’s my blog post from five years ago about the Cornish fishing village’s celebrated Shell House, titled Thank you, Mr and Mrs Puckey, but nothing else,...
Charming Gran Canaria
After a hectic year, we needed to re-energise. At short notice, we booked a holiday in Gran Canaria. We hadn’t been there before, and it seemed like a marvellous idea, so we headed off to...
Trelissick and the King Harry Ferry
After Storm Goretti swept through the Southwest, I was unhappy to hear that Trelissick was closed due to fallen trees and debris. It is one of my favourite Cornish National Trust properties. The weather had...
Up and Around Kit Hill
After a hectic few weeks, it was wonderful to exercise in the green outdoors. I’m passionate about Christmas and relish festivities with family and friends. But once the New Year has been celebrated, I’m eager...
Magical Mistletoe
Mistletoe might be my favourite word. It rolls off the tongue with a musical lilt and has connotations of mystique. Steeped in legend, it first came to my attention as a child, when there was...
Elf Encounters
“Come and see Elfie,” my grandson greeted me on arrival at my daughter’s flat a few Decembers ago. I was immediately taken to their lounge, fragranced with pine from the Christmas tree, and shown a...
Birmingham’s Enchanting Corner
Not a typical destination for a relaxing weekend break, but after visiting an exhibition on Saturday, we spent Sunday exploring the heart of Birmingham, enjoying it at a leisurely pace. I had stopped off at...