An icy morning on the common.

Feeling bereft now I’ve made it to the end of Star Trek Lower Decks. It’s so good. What am I going to watch now?!

Absolutely need this this morning and hoping it’s going to help revive me.

1500m swim done in 65 minutes. Was really hard to get going this morning! Time for coffee!

It’s freezing out.

Had my coffee. Now it’s time for…. 🥶

Getting a little snow down this way. Amazing!

Persimmons are still in season and they bring a much needed splash of colour on a grey day like this.

Frosty.

Another swim, another flat white.

1500m swim done in 65 minutes. Time for a flat white!

Cold clear morning.

Fortified with red wine, I’m now ready for the weekly call to Wales. Cheers!

The free cinnamon biscuits from Waitrose were delicious.

Domestic day today so it’s all about a trip to Tesco and scrubbing that front step. Joy. Have a good one!

Dinner is served. Chicken cacciatore.

Cheers dears! Dinner’s in the oven so time for a glass of red. Happy Saturday!

This bread is amazing and the coffee ain’t bad either. Warm enough to sit outside which is a little bit mad for the time of year.

Morning! Today’s all about having a lovely lazy day. After a snooze I’ll be making chicken cacciatore and having a glass of red while it cooks. Exciting, but very relaxed, times!

Today’s theme seems to be gloom. At least it’s not freezing cold yet!

Morning! Lethargic today and quite happy to spend the rest of the day lounging on the sofa. Sadly this isn’t an option for me today. Have a good one!

Obligatory post swim flat white post.

1500m swim done in a leisurely 68 minutes. Won’t be winning anyway medals but made my distance target. Time for coffee!

Morning! Heading to the pool and not feeling it at all! Would much rather be asleep or sipping cocktails somewhere warm!

Age yourself with gaming.

Guess where the owners of this coffee shop come from. Was tempted by the Taytos to be honest.

Morning! Made it to Wednesday! Yet again I’m sad that there’s no chance of me getting to see the aurora down this way. Have a good one and hopefully it’s not too wet where you are!

Morning! Back to work today and can’t wait to open that laptop! Have a good one!

Home to a lovely warm 15°c house. Yay!

If beige food’s your thing the lounge at Porto airport has you covered. Saved by acceptable natas.

Reprising my role as airport lounge WiFi tech support for the husband…. 🙄

I want this cup and saucer.

Not sold on the pork translation but totally on board with Parmesan ‘chips’.

Last hotel brekkie. I had to have the pancakes and the husband ordered the waffle with apple. Had to have a few little pastries after natch.

Homeward bound today but not before a last hotel brekkie. Porto has been fab!

Another fantastic dinner. I had the octopus and the husband had roasted goat. Shared a white chocolate creme brûlée.

Had just enough time for a cheeky Mai Tai.

Porn Star Martini and an Empire.

A second day of wandering around Porto. Headed over the upper deck of the Luis I bridge for the views.

Quick lunch of roast piglet with cheese in a roll with a little glass of white.

@chazzersmurf.bsky.social You’re friends have been busy here too. 🙄

@andyukb.bsky.social You’re also represented here.

Breakfast was a little lighter today. The coconut brioche was so good. Will be on a mission to find this in London when I get back.

@chazzersmurf.bsky.social I saw these and thought of you.

Cheeky little nightcap in an impractical glass. Apparently this is a ‘flapper’ and it’s delicious.

Dinner was fab. Octopus salad with pimentos padron followed by salted cod.

Nightmare scenario at the restaurant. Within earshot of whinging brits. “I don’t recognise anything on the menu….” FFS!

Cocktails before dinner.

Porto is gorgeous. A few photos from a little wander today.

Now for a little lazy spa time.