Travelling from Chester to Dublin via Honeyhead, Wales.

I always had a dream to travel to Wales, not sure why. My concept is of coal, Cardiff, dramatic rugged beauty, caring people, a wierd language and Tom Jones. So I was thriled to find out that yes, our trip did include Wales, even though it was a two hour rail trip along the top, from Chester to Honeyhead, on the Island of Anglesea. However, much of my curiosity about Wales in that short time was satisfied. The hills are ruggedly round and knobbly, often covered with bracken, the land green, the houses tall, narrow, made bluestone or concrete and chimney pots at each end. All signage is in English, and I presume, Welsh. At Honeyhead we were bussed to the fast ferry. This trip was one of the most comfortable I have ever had on a ferry. Not only was the sea smooth, the winds light but also our seats, the view and the food. One of the great plusses of the internet is the opportunity to view something before purchasing. Having looked at the 360 degree camera view of the ‘Jonothan Swift’ fast ferry on line, we booked upstairs by the windows, in the no children zone. Peace, quiet relaxation, and if we wished to dispose of cobwebs then we could avail ourselves of the extremely cold, windy decks outside. Just the perfect way to travel to Ireland, which would turn out to be one of the busiest holidays ever.......

The French Riviera

Ah - the South of France - isn't this everyone's neck of the woods dream to visit, lie in the warm sun and mingle with celebrities? We purchased a 'Le Tan' package at a hotel in Nice and arrived on a cool overcast day all set to relax after our cruise. As well as a very good rate which included an excellent breakfast, robes, slippers and products to make our bathroom activities more relaxing, free visits to the hotel solaruim was promoted. That sounds like me! Where are the relaxing products in the bathroom? Oh - there they are - shampoo and bath gel. Oh well, I will just zip up to the solarium and work on my tan. Up on the 12th floor the swimming pool was empty - well it was no longer the summer season. But where is the solarium? Down to Reception to enquire. That area around the pool is the solarium, I was told. What? How can I get a suntan up there? There is no sun!!!!

There was a pause as the folks at Reception gave me a funny look. What did I expect at this time of year? Do you have an indoor solaruim? In the sunny South of France?? You must be kidding....

Visiting Kensington, London - a dreamer's paradise

Kensington, is a very pleasant and convenient place to stay when visiting London. In the immediate area is the Museum of Natuaral History, the Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Kensington gardens and the Underground station, all easy to walk to. There are plenty of breakfast cafes and restaurants a few pubs and a hotel or three.

But what I like best about Kensington, is the shopping. Not the fashion shops like Prada and Gucci and department stores as in other parts of London, but the shops that to make a purchase one must make an appointment.

Kensington is paradise for dreamers!

What bliss it is to gaze in the windows and view the vehicles such as Mozzerati, Ferrari and Lambourgini! The lines, the colours, the detail... sighhhhhh. And for your young ones, there is the Lambourgini pedal car, which at £299, is guaranteed to have zero emmisions...

After leaving a nose print and steamy circle on the window of each shop, it is now time for visiting the exhibition at Christies. Who needs to visit an art gallery when one can inspect the art at Christies, and entertain the thought that it could be ours to own? Ah, dreams! The movie posters and memorablia! Just the thing for movie fans and dreamers! Also on display was a stunning eclectic collection of leadlight lamps due for an upcoming auction. And then there are the furniture and rare book collections it inspect - they all could be ours to own!

Yes, Kensington is a paradise for dreamers. But wait, there is more at Kensington - see the next blog....

New York - where Dreams turn to Reality

Yes, its true! In New York - Dream and your Dream will turn to reality!

I know, because it happened to me..

But first I need to mention the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in SoHo, which we visited. Excellent, if you enjoy Rock and Roll and Blues nostalgia etc. The museum included a large display about John Lennon. Included in the exhibition was the story about John's dream to become a Citizen of New York, which after many obstacles, he overcame and his dream became a reality.

His story made me think about my dream.

The other evening in our hotel room I was in a deep, deep sleep. I dreamt that I opened a door and went into a large hallway. The hallway changed into a small hallway with doors on each side.

One of the doors opened and a very nice young man in a dark suit and white shirt started talking with me. Next thing, another door opened and Chris' (husband) head poped out. "She is with me" he said. "Oh" I replied and followed him into our hotel room - and woke up.

So dreams do turn to reality - but maybe not how we expect them to!

And what was I wearing, did I hear you ask? My full monty, of course!!!