If we get there, it will be third time lucky. Twice before, Mark and I have planned to go to Spain. The first time, temperatures soared above 50°C. People were dying from the heat, so we turned left and went to Romania. Then, last September, two days before our ferry, a tenant gave notice, whichContinue reading “Leaving Lockdown – A Bit of a Scrape”
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Lockdown Life – Into thin Air: Hiking the Valle di Salza
“The Valle dei Principi (the Valley of the Princes) or the Loo Valley are both really beautiful,” Ezio from the ski shop Ambaradanspitz in Staffal told us. He pronounced it ‘the Low Valley’, but, since I am childishly drawn to places with slightly rude names, Loo had already been on my radar for a while.Continue reading “Lockdown Life – Into thin Air: Hiking the Valle di Salza”
The Deadly Dozen – 12 Poisonous Plants Which May Be Common In Your Back Yard
Recently, we were contacted by tenants who believed there to be Giant Hogweed in the communal garden of our property. They were worried, because the sap from this plant can cause severe burns and blindness. We consulted with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at Wisley, who verified that the plant in our grounds was definitelyContinue reading “The Deadly Dozen – 12 Poisonous Plants Which May Be Common In Your Back Yard”
Travel Insurance in Post-Covid Times
Note that the Coronavirus Pandemic is a developing situation and information which was correct at the time of writing may change over time. As borders open and cabin-fever gets the better of us, many are considering booking a trip. However, coronavirus has not gone away and there are risks, which makes having adequate travel insuranceContinue reading “Travel Insurance in Post-Covid Times”
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