Cuba May 2016 – Cuban Beach On A Sunday

16 Jun

While staying in Playa Larga I happened to spend a Sunday at the PL beach and share it with loads of happy Cuban families, their kids playing on it, loving the smell of BBQ and the happy cries from all over the place coming from old classic cars parked amid the trees and behind the Read more…

Visiting A Cigar Factory In Havana

10 Dec

Along with some Brazilian friends interested in cigars that we had met at the Partagas cigar lounge we dropped by La Corona factory and were granted a tour through its extensive rolling halls ( galeras ) and sorting/banding/boxing rooms. La Corona is actually one of the best factories to visit as it offers all cigar Read more…

2012/08 – Planes, Trains And Finally An Automobile

24 Aug

Inge’s new set of wheels – Majestic Very intense day. We flew to Berlin to pick up Inge’s new car. All went absolutely smooth. Bernhard picks us up at 0600 and drives us to FRA. Sunny weather all over Germany. Smooth flight and, because we flew up front, we receive a decent breakfast on this Read more…

2012/06 – La Dolce Vita In Padova

24 Jun

Relaxing by the pool Over the hills of Padova Smoking with Renzo again   Visiting Renzo – June 2012 Something we could  (and should ) do anytime with our airline staff travel privileges but we hardly have done since retiring : fly to an interesting destination for a few days of sightseeing, good food and Read more…

2012/05 – Mallorca Re-Visited

30 May

Mallorca Happy Birthday Inge ! Mirador La Victoria – Mallorca May 2012 We took some time off for a short vacation in Mallorca, my wife’s favourite island, to  celebrate her birthday there. She did the booking, chose the Hotel and again proved the good hand she has in organizing trips. The Hotel was absolutely superb, Read more…