Work had been crazy busy and Harry decided we needed a chill-out break somewhere warm. He chose an island in the Mediterranean. This is the view from our balcony:
I took a bit of Blogland away with me:
Here, I'm lounging on the balcony, reading naughty Ronnie's Diary Volume 2
...and Sunny's Finding Love at the Trail's End, by the pool.
But there was no pool bar, Ella! No one to bring me something pretty to drink, with a pink umbrella in it. I made up for it with several of these during our stay, though - it's my new favourite cocktail, an Aperol Spritz invented by the Italians.
And who could resist this?
I chose strawberry cheesecake.
We did eat proper mains in between the goodies and I'm sure it's those that caused my weight gain because treats on holiday are calorie free aren't they? The reckoning with the scales came the day after we got back.
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| Eek! I think it's broken. |
There was a quick spanking at the hotel at the beginning of the week and a few swats along the way, but it's difficult when other people are about. By the end of the week Harry had a very itchy palm and was uttering dark comments along the lines of "Wait till I get you home," accompanied by the spanking gesture with his hand. It was no surprise, then, that I also had a reckoning with this:
So Rosie's were red for a while but not as red as these pretty souvenirs of our trip.
Rosie
Thanks, H.
It all sounds wonderful. I'm glad you're back even if you wish you were still on holiday.
ReplyDeleteIt was good to be away but I'm happy to be home. I enjoyed reading 'Finding Love at the Trail's End' in a warm climate instead of rainy old England.
DeleteRosie xx
Hi Rosie, we have one of those paddles too! Nice shoes, nice holiday, horrid scales :(.
ReplyDeletelove Jan, xx
Hi Jan,
DeleteWe don't have an array of implements so that paddle has gone a bit floppy with use! The holiday was great, we hope to go back next year.
Rosie xx
Sounds perfect...we have that paddle also...love the red shoes, maybe if you click the heels together you will back on vacation...
ReplyDeletehugs abby
Nope, it hasn't worked, the shoes are pretty but they don't have the magic of the ruby slippers. It's been raining cats and dogs here today, so I'd have liked to have been spirited back for a few hours.
DeleteRosie xx
Sounds like a great holiday. I agree with Abby, try clicking your heels together.
ReplyDeleteIt was very relaxing, just what we needed. No magic in the red shoes I'm afraid.
DeleteRosie xx
Sounds like a wonderful vacation! I mean really, good books, good food and a little spanking - heaven!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was great, we couldn't really have asked for anything more. I hope you're getting on okay with your broken foot, must be so frustrating for you.
DeleteRosie xx
Rosie,
ReplyDeleteLoved your photo travelogue! I love the red shoes. I will be in touch soon with more comments. It is always so good to be back home even if your backside might not thing so.
Meredith
Meredith,
DeleteAs Sinatra sang, it's very nice to go trav'ling but it's so much nicer to come home. And, truth to tell, my backside needed the reconnection.
Glad you liked the photos.
Rosie
Lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lilli, thanks for stopping by.
DeleteRosie xx
What a wonderful holiday full of so many enjoyable memories. Love the red shoes.
ReplyDeleteHugs Lindy
Hi Lindy, I couldn't resist the shoes. I've loved red shoes since I was a little girl.
DeleteRosie xx
Rosie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip! You are right about me missing the pool bar. I love the ones out in the middle of the pool. You can swim over for a cold beer with lime.
And red shoes are my favorite. These look perfect. You will think of your holiday whenever you slip them on.
Hugs Across the Pond,
Ella
Hi Ella,
DeleteSwim? Not me, I hate swimming. I can't think of a drink that would
entice me into a pool to get it.
Red shoes are my favourite too.
Rosie xx