Sunday 26th May 2019 After drinking a lot of different gins on the cruise we went for a very nice trip to Laverstoke visiting the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, where we learned all about how the gin is created with a guide tour. We now know that infusing makes for a Read more
Friday 24th May 2019 Rain had been forecast, the day before even Captain Charisma warned of the not great weather forecast, however upon arriving the skies were blue and once again we were treated to a day of glorious sunshine. A very early start meant we were up, ready, had Read more
Wednesday 22nd May 2019 The weather forecast had been for thunder and lightening rain so we were ready for a wet excursion but again we were pleasantly surprised by sunshine and blue skies. After a nice breakfast we were all set for a day out and headed to the Royal Read more
Monday 20th May 2019 The weather forecast had been for rain, which would have made for a far less fun morning of cycling. Luckily it started bright and then the clouds cleared and we got a lovely sunny day. We were all set for our alternative bike tour and headed Read more
Saturday 27th April 2019 Making the most of our National Trust passes we headed to The Vyne, Basingstoke, in search of some bluebells. Despite the high winds it was a very nice, uneventful blue car drive there (although Steve had to wear his second choice hat as another Ben Sherman Read more
Saturday 13th April 2019 Steve saw on the news there was a new exhibition just opened at Bletchley Park and having watched The Imitation Game not that long ago we thought why not head up there for the day. We spent a good 3-4 hours there, so much to see Read more
Saturday 30th March 2019 A fun and busy day visiting a couple of places for Steve to learn more about his grandfather for a video he’s making, finished off with some shopping and beautiful views. Royal Victoria Country park We spent some time wandering round the park trying to imagine Read more
Friday 8th March 2019 A ‘bracing’ walk along the beach in the not so great weather, very nearly getting soaked by big waves crashing behind us while posing for photos, finished off with a mint choc chip cornetto for Vikki. (Steve was too wussy to eat an ice cream in Read more
Saturday 16th Feb 2019 A day trip to the coast was the plan so off we headed to Hengistbury Head. As with most of our road trips it wasn’t without a detour (or two!) After going off and back on the same junction of the road twice we then hit Read more
Sunday 6th January 2019 We fancied visiting another National Trust place and today Hindhead Commons and Devils Punch Bowl was picked – perhaps the fact it was so close to the Hindhead tunnel was a contributing factor in it’s selection… Great walk, lots of fresh air and we were surprised Read more