Magical Monaco
The famous track of Monaco. The drivers all profess to love the circuit and it’s challenges but also acknowledge that overtaking is not easy. The setting is fantastic with the Principalities palace on the...
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La Basilica di San Petronio
Piazza Maggiore, Bologona Some of these ancient exquisite buildings in Bologna deserve their own post…the Basilica in Piazza Maggiore is one of them! We came to Mass here 30 years ago and are still...
Cinque Terre – the most beautiful place in the world? We think so!
After the wild world of Miami, Cinque Terre was a complete contrast. It was serene and peaceful and stunningly beautiful. This was a great thing as our luggage was lost in Lisbon! However, hats...
Burka’s to Bikini’s
Our week in Miami. Miami is a huge place. It takes nearly three hours to get from North Miami to South beach using public transport!! The Metromover is free and takes you around the...
Miami Grand Prix – crazy but fun
Miami is unique! Yes, there are lots of flamingos – on shirts, in gardens and even at the F1 circuit! Hard Rock Stadium and F1 grounds are huge. The Paddock is centred in the...
F1 Race Day Baku
Expect the Unexpected – the slogan of the Baku F1. Well we got the unexpected in that nothing unexpected happened! Unlike the Sprint races and the Practice runs, the main race was a hallmark...
Sprint Race Saturday, Baku
Baku hosted the first new Sprint Race format comprising a Sprint Shootout followed by the Sprint Race. It didn’t fail to entertain including Yellow flags, failed strategies of using soft tyres, cars running into...
Pit Lane Walk, Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Baku City Circuit We are coming to a familiar scene with the Eastern GP’s. Lots of police and army personnel outside the venue and lots of very helpful young volunteers to sort out any...
Another day in the mountains…
The small town of Sheki in the Caucasus mountains is about 1700m above sea level and the place is beautiful no matter what the the weather is doing.
Sheki – more than a day trip
A wonderful place. Most travellers decide to either day-trip or spend only a couple of days here. We have decided to spend about 10 days – away from the big city and into the...