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Bertie and the Hairdresser Who Ruled the World
Our favourite macaw and his friends pit themselves against a malevolent cartel of business moguls in this second novel in the Bertie trilogy, but have these ruthless men finally met their match in a large blue bird aided by a secret society that has been influencing human affairs for millennia.
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Bertie and the Kinky Politician
The first novel in The Curious Chronicles of Bertie Gordon trilogy, where Bertie the hyacinth macaw battles against corruption at the heart of Whitehall. When burglary and blackmail become tools for furthering the will of No.10, guess who steps up to save the day.
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Whitby and Filey
We enjoyed a short mini break to a stormy and rain-sodden North Yorkshire coast. Grey was the predominant colour - then the sun came out and all was well again.
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Eastbourne and East Sussex
A short break in Eastbourne was an absolute delight, especially as our magic umbrella once again conjured up some bright spring sunshine.
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Euskadi – And The Wonderful Cities Of San Sebastian and Bilbao
First discovered in Fethiye, a quest for the best cheesecake ever led us to the beautiful city of San Sebastian in Euskadi, the Basque Country. We weren't disappointed. It was like the search for the Holy Grail - but with more spoons!
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Trotting Around The Trossachs
A gloriously colourful autumn amble around the Trossachs and Northern England provided some truly spectacular scenery, amongst the best the UK can offer. Despite staying in Scotland, we did not eat any haggis - but we did eat a lot of Italian...
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Oh, No! Not More Observations On Life Between Husband And Wife.
Some more off-the-cuff one-liners and wry observations between Jan and myself, accompanied by another collection of orphan photos.
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Springtime In Nif
We stayed at a wonderfully tranquil rural retreat up in the hills behind Fethiye. Why travel to Japan when you can see all the cherry blossom you will ever want at Nif.
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Iceland – Stunning Land of Fire, Ice and Many, Many Penises!
We've never paid to be cold, so a four-day stay in a surprisingly sunny Iceland was a real surprise. It's a stunning country - but be prepared to pack your long johns!
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A Road Trip Across Europe With A Very Grumpy Cat!
Fancy an adventure? We take a road trip from Fethiye to Gloucester, passing through nine countries and covering 4245km in the company of a very grumpy cat!