28th September 2021. Crater wandering. For the first time on this trip, we awoke to a bright, sunny day instead of the usual heavy rain. After breakfast, we were soon on our way to explore the highlands. The surrounding mountains and volcanoes were free of cloud, promising good visibility for those willing to risk the… Continue Reading

26th September 2021 Breakfast at the hotel was a substantial buffet, though COVID regulations required guests to wear masks when not seated and to use plastic gloves while selecting and handling food. By the time we arrived at 8 a.m., the restaurant was already very busy, and we were fortunate to find a vacant table.… Continue Reading

24-25 September 2021 With some trepidation, I met Jamie at the ‘Test to Fly’ office in Syston on the 24th. In my view, he had booked the RT-PCR test rather too late to allow for any contingency, should anything go wrong. However, as it turned out, my concerns were unfounded. We were tested, provided with… Continue Reading

28th August 2021 The week after returning from Iceland was, as expected, a whirlwind of domestic chaos. The house and garden both seemed to have thrown a tantrum in our absence, demanding immediate attention. True to form, the ever-unreliable British weather did its best to dampen spirits, literally, but Sue soldiered on and mostly conquered… Continue Reading