This time last month I was on the terrace of the Grand Villa Argentina gazing at the full moon over Dubrovnik.This time 11 months ago I was on the balcony of our wonderful hotel in Kusadasi gazing at the full moon over the Guvercin Adasi Island, making a silver strip on the Aegean Sea.This time 22 months ago I was in a taxi, in Paris, with Emily, travelling home from watching the Illuminations of the Eiffel Tower from our picnic spot on the Champs de Mars, gazing...

I was so excited to see Dash.And he was pretty excited to see me.I went in through the front door and he was asleep at the back door.Moment of recognition and away we went.Bella was only slightly slower with the welcome.Then she warmed up very quickly.Mum and I spent the morning unpacking my case, telling stories and sorting loot.It was a great morning.Jewellery, statues, coins, clothes, ( tops and shirts especially!) pearls, magnets, postcards and paintings were...

So at 5pm I said goodbye to that beautiful rooftop bar on the 8th floor.The view.Castle de JorgeThe Santa Justa Elevator.And all the wonderful staff ...Bit sad.Then down in the elevator to reception.My room was 614 on the 6th floor.( Long way up when you are stuck on a balcony. Great view though!)Reception is on the 4th floor.Gathered my suitcase and carry on from the 'hold all' room ...Settled a few things in my case ...And sat down to await my ride.Marv...

What a story!Wish I was there in Terreiro do Paco Square!!!!Portugal won Euro 2106!!!!!!!!!Just look at that crowd!I remember seeing the huge crowd in that magnificent square on the first night of our tour with Tiago.Thousands and thousands of people ...Green and red everywhere ...Gathered in front of that gigantic screen, willing Portugal onto a win to get them further toward the final of the Euro Cup.We went on to dinner that night and discovered the next day t...

It's 12 noon and I am sitting at a lovely table in the shade of an enormous red umbrella on the rooftop bar.I can't think of a better place to while away the time until my flight.Being picked up from the Lobby at 6.40pm tonight.So a bit of time yet.I am not going to walk Lisbon anymore.It is a brilliant sunny day here but very hot.Not that I am complaining!Just look at that sky!!!( I've got a little bit of a tan.)But, as I won't be getting on the ...