Tag Archives: Romans

To Ventotene

Posted on June 5, 2019 by cathyharnett

Ever since we arrived in Naples we have been meaning to visit a set of islands further offshore, reputed to be unspoiled and beautiful. So far we have been thwarted by lack of time or poor weather, but today the … Continue reading →

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Pompeii

Posted on May 23, 2019 by cathyharnett

The weather for the next couple of days is forecast to be good, there is still the washing to do, but we are not yet in extremis, so set out for Pompeii. We visited two years ago on with Lara … Continue reading →

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Under the Sea

Posted on June 25, 2014 by yachtlyra

Today it rained in Spain, sandy rain from Africa. Lyra now has watermark patterns in red dust on her lights and deck. It started before daybreak and there were flashes of pearly light at the portholes followed by dawdling thunder. … Continue reading →

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Cartagena

Posted on June 24, 2014 by yachtlyra

We woke early on Saturday too, so thought we would set off, do a bit of sight seeing, before the day became too hot, and call at the supermarket on our way back. This time we took the map. The … Continue reading →

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La Tuna

Posted on June 24, 2014 by yachtlyra

After a week of early starts we woke before eight too alert for our planned lie in, so we set to and cleaned Lyra inside and out. Even the inspirational plant had a face wash. It took most of the … Continue reading →

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Romans

Posted on May 15, 2014 by yachtlyra

Vilamoura is reminiscent of a Walt Disney World resort with its various hotels, bars and retail outlets all purpose built round the marina basin. Probably because both have been built from scratch in what was scrubland and swamp. Possibly an … Continue reading →

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