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Pani’s Cafe

A fantastic casual Italian restaurant, serving Sardinian dishes.

Hadrian’s Wall, Killhope Lead Mining Museum

We woke up at around 9:30 and headed downstairs for breakfast (and read the paper!) at the Bistro. After that, we wandered across the river to pick up…

The Bistro at Hotel du Vin

Delicious breakfast at the Bistro at Hotel du Vin, Newcastle

So, what’s it like up north?

Cold and drizzly with drunk people in summer clothing …

Long weekend #2 gone …

Thanks to Wills and Kate’s royal wedding, we got a second long weekend. Now that it’s over, I’m in a haze in what we’ve actually done. In summary,…

Day out at Wholefoods Market, Kensington

We woke up in the afternoon, waited for the sneezing to stop and afternoon sun to set a little before heading out on our bikes to Kensington around…

Genji Sushi

A sushi store upstairs in Kensington’s Wholefoods Market Restaurant.

It’s been too long …

… since I last wrote anything! I intended to get into a habit of writing at least one post per day. Alas, so busy … now I need…

It’s a sunny spring day!

Finally, the grey winter skies are gone, the flowers are blooming, the leaves are budding. We dusted off 6 months’ worth of dust from our bikes and joined…

Our last day in Venice

Our last day in Venice, spent in an art gallery, and drinking coffee.

To Murano we go …

We hop on a ferry to visit Murano, an island famed for glass blowing.

Wandering about Venice

Taking in the sights in Venice

Ostaria Al Ponte

We were led by our noses to Ostaria Al Ponte!

Osteria Alla Bifora

An atmospheric Osteria in Dorsoduro, Venice, with delicious platters of meat and cheese!

Cichetteria Al Vecio Marangon

Simply the best espresso we’ve ever had was found here