A sparkling start to the day. Drive past Heredia to reserve a Christmas tree. Then carry on upwards until the road narrows (and Pathfinder starts getting hot). From there we continue walking steeply upwards, first up a stone-laden road and…
Mungo provides total proof of life by producing another of her famous marmers batches. The Orange Queen is seen sitting surrounded by these rare goodies, whilst footsteps of F&M buyers can be heard rushing up outside…. We later head to…
Our attempt to drive to the Central vivero was thwarted by excessive crowds thronging around the poor plants. At least we had first driven to Restaurant Monteverde at Siquiares, and walked along the rustic rubbish-strewn dirt road from there. In…
Most enjoyable lunch at Park Cafe with Richard and Louise. Sushi, asparagus and tasty open eggplant sandwiches, pargo, and 2 desserts. All accompanied by peach prosecco, G&T, 2 bottles of rosé, Colonia de Liebres bonarda, California red, and chocolate liquor…
Day spent flying back via Madrid and Panama. The Madrid connection really tight. The 3 months went so fast but were remarkable.
Quick sortie to Währing, Iberia checkin, then meet Lynette & Mario for lunch at Schwartzie. Much talk, then they head off in D tram to airport whilst I walk across the inner city to 40A. Buy essentials at Spar (prosecco,…
Lynette & Mario fly in the afternoon from Nice, and we meet at Cafe Weimar for bubbles before going for a bite at Glasweise closeby.
Catch 954am train to K, and go with Geakes to this restaurant. Blazing sunshine but cold. Then catch 353pm train to Vienna.
Take chair lift with Trude at midday when warmest. Walk round the old berry path, now very berryless, and arrive at the relatively busy Alm, due to close on Monday until Christmas. Each gulaschsuppe, then head down in cooler weather…