Port Solent Sunset

Port Solent Sunset, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

I’ve got out of the habit of blogging … here’s another beautiful sunset that we watched from Chris’s window – I just can’t get enough of these mesmerising views. We’re making the most of them as we are now planning to return to the big smoke before Christmas.

Port Solent on a blustery day

Port Solent on a blustery day, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

Hello blog – it’s been a while! Forced rest this weekend with a bad back and I managed to get out for a short walk (with camera obviously). I don’t get bored of this view – it’s the view from Chris’s apartment. Hard to beat what ever the weather.

I’m planning a wedding (THE wedding!) and starting to think about work. Days fly by but the camera is now a permanent feature.

Sam at Banham Zoo

Feeding at the Zoo, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

It’s Sam’s 10th birthday weekend and we are celebrating together! Sam is my nephew. We spent the day at Banham Zoo. An evening at the Odeon watching Disney’s 3D Up (fabulous film!) on Friday and boating on the Norfolk Broads to come … it’s all go in Norfolk!

French Riviera

French Riviera, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

En route from Nice to Marseilles – we have had some beautiful sunsets and one gorgeous sunrise (to my knowledge!). Sadly, the last 3 days it has been chucking it down!! We’ve had lashings of rain, gale force winds, huge thunderclaps as well as lightening that felt so close it was coming down the mast of the boat. I didn’t know there was this much rain in the sky … ho hum, not exactly what you would call summer!

In spite of this, we’re having a very relaxing time. We’ve enjoyed a lovely few days with friends (Shirls, Roger and Kerry) who have now run back to the UK. We have another week before we head off to Morzine – some more house hunting searching for the perfect ski chalet. In the meantime, here are a few more shots from the Cote d’Azur ….

Sun rising in the Bay of Cannes

French Riviera, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

Baie des Anges, near Cannes

Fench Riviera, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

Nice

French Riviera, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

Jet Skis

French Riviera, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

Iles de Porquerolles

Fench Riviera, originally uploaded by deakin.karen.

Rain on the Cote d’Azur

We’ve had a fabulous few days. Just as it should be on the French riviera – lots of sunshine, blue skies and glam bars and restaurants. Today the heavens opened so we have found a bar and have decided to drink heavily. Here is the wine selection we’re going to work through!