First Paddle of the Year Feb 21 2018

We managed to get the sit-ons in the water at last. Launched at Coypool on the high tide. There is just enough headroom under the rail bridge if you laid flat on the canoe. Took an easy run down the Plym past Saltram but not too far. Coffee and cake on the beach, by which time the wind had sprung up and we had to paddle harder on the return journey. Against the outgoing tide and river.
Still a most enjoyable day.

England 46 Italy 15 - Rome Sun 4th Feb 2018

Last Sunday we were fortuneate to watch the Six Nations Rugby in Rome.

The Colliseum at dusk.

The 'Typewriter' as the Italians call it.

St Peter's Square with the Vatican behind.

It was a gorgeous sunny day with a fantastic atmosphere. The morning had been spent yet again wandering this most fantastic ancient city.


The Spanish Steps. So called because in years past the Spanish embassy sat at the top.

As it was a Sunday The Spanish Steps seemed to be the place to visit.

Exiting the Villa Borghese.

This was followed by  a walk through the Villa Borghese gardens and public park.

Jackie knocking back the lager. With Doug and Steve. Girls on tour!

You'd have thought he would have bought an England shirt!

A few quick beers and a light lunch at the Piazza di Popolo. Then on to the match.

Today we were back at 78, in a cold very wet, rainy Plymouth.
Still if the roof holds out and the TV detector van does not catch us we should be OK!

Saluti.