What an inquisitive little guy!!

Mmmmm, I wonder if there's any food in here .....

Hey mister could you open the door?

Just as well it's not automatic!! 

Bullet Train at Osaka

Just back from Hiroshima on this bullet train ....

Dancing, Japanese style

Fabulous Japanese folk dancing in Sanda and we even learned a few folk dances ourselves !

Outlet Shopping in Sanda

Outlet in Sanda, with fab shopping centre too!  Defo going back there ..... 

Even doggies out shopping!

Stunning Miyajima

Miyajima is an island just off the coast, about half an hour train journey from Hiroshima to ferry port.  Here are some pics .....

Japanese Dinner

Dinner in Sanda, Japanese style

Arrived in Japan

Dinner with Fumio, Machiko and Shiho

Japan, here we come ......!

At Terminal 2, Dublin Airport

And in Dubai now.......

Another lace book - all done!

This is a gift for someone really nice, hope she likes it :) 

and the inside has two little pockets for keeping precious things.

Portugal

Algarve ...... Rest and relaxation at Gale Beach

Followed by a spot of sightseeing in Lisbon

With a little shopping ..... Of course!

Back in the Algarve ..... Fine dining in Almancil - yum, yum!

Love Sunny Portugal !

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog!

Well, it's finally done ....... I've left my permanent, pensionable job and I'm hitting out into this wide, wonderful world to explore, experience and enjoy ...... 

Hope you will come visit with me on this wonderful adventure! 

Lace Book - In progress

A little preview of my lace book ..... 

Here we go....

My first blogpost and many more to come.