Saw lovely days on "The Bank'' enjoying the company of fellow boaters. Playing Crown Green Bowles which I'm really enjoying, very different from Lawn Bowles we play 'down south'
Les returned from Canada and we went for some lovely walks in the Peaks when the weather was good. Had bowling friends round on the boat for a meal, and went to a local pub to see Niel Diamond and Elvis look alikes. Enjoyed Rock nights at Trentham even if we always seem to end up getting wet!
Spent a wonderful few days down at my sisters in Bedhampton,travelled down with Kate, Molly and Connie, then meet up with all my sisters. Fab time.
26th August Les hosted a fab BBQ at his home. A great Eve was had by all our friends and family at the Mariina and Bowles Club.
September 6th was a big day for my Grandchildren all starting school and new schools. Very proud of all of them they are all so wonderful.
Wednesday 7th Les had his first taste of Horse Racing at Uttoxeter. We ended up just about equal money wise, so another great sunny day.
Friday 9th September we had a rather soggy eve at Sandown Hall watching Beyond the Barracade. Fantastic singers in a wonderful setting.
Saturday 10th we were up early to get the train from Stafford to Euston going to meet Gill and Brian at Hyde Park for Proms in the Park. What a great day although again we did get a little damp between 5 and 7pm. But the clouds parted and great performances by The Feeling, Ric Astly, and Frankie Valley before going over to the Royal Albert Hall for the Last Night of the Proms. And what a great feeling singing along to Land of Hope and Glory with 40,000 people.
Stayed over in Burgess Hill with Gill and Brian. Went to watch then Bowle in Haywards Heath. Glorious weather enjoyed relaxing in the sunshine. Monday, back on the 10.15 train to Stafford.
Tuesday13th September back down to London Heathrow to get our early flight to Zurich. Our first hotel in Brig to start our tour of Switzerland. With a 4 hour coach transfer we started seeing some fantastic scenery and the weather was perfect.
Thursday 15th we travelled by coach to Zermatt. Very pretty village,chocolate shops galore!
unfortunately the weather changed but we went on the cog railway to hopefully see The Matterhon. It was cold and snowing at the top of the mountain but we just managed a glimp of the peak.
Friday 16th was a long day but lovely stop at Stress on the banks of Lake Maggiore in Italy. We enjoyed a glass of Prosecco and cake for a lunch stop! Lots of really Grand hotels a very expensive place to stay. Took a boat trip across the lake,then the coach took us to Verbania where we took the Centovalli Rail back to Domodossola. Unfortunately as the weather had gone down hill again the views where restricted. Too much sitting down!
Saturday17th a lovely day in Montreux doing our own thing. Just wandered,went to the Casino to see a Queen exhibition. Freddie Mercury recorded his last album there.
Enjoyed a long lunch in a fab Italian resturant.
Sunday 18th we took The Glacier Express up to Klosters,again the weather was not too good but we had good company on the journey which was fun. The highest point is the Oberalp Pass at 6700 feet. This took us to our next hotel which was very grand. With a swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna we made good use of all the facilities.
Monday19th we had a free day to just relax. We walked around the village went up on the cable car, chilled out played cards and enjoyed a bottle of red!
Tuesday 20th the highlight of the week we went on the Bernina Express over to Tirano. The weather was brilliant and the views where stunning and the company 'the southerners' all delightful.
Lunch in Tirano was good and yes another bottle of Rose, like to ring the changes!
Wednesday 21st left hotel around 12 noon for our journey back to UK.
We had a wonderful holiday, getting to know each other better. And so far, love what have together.
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