Friday 26 August 2011

Headed South

This is an easy post for Shay's (Quilting in My Pyjamas) Favourite Things Friday this week. I could be quite general and say that my favourite thing was holidays, as we are headed south in the UK this time. But I won't. My favourite thing is the Isle of Wight - our destination.

 Solent Route Map 2

We are leaving the house bright and early and headed for Southampton, fingers crossed that the roads are kind to us. It is the rush hour on the Oxford bit of the A34 road that worries me. Next the wait for the ferry - Red Funnel for us. There is something about the hour long crossing that builds up a wonderful level of excitement in the girls that is fun to watch.

Red Funenl vehicle ferry

And then there is the count down as we drive off the ferry and the car tyres touch island ground. They generally cheer and start looking at everything and exclaiming loudly, especially if anything has changed since our last visit. We will be headed straight for their best friend's house which is just how a holiday like this should start. And their best friend's mother is providing us with our first island meal so hurrah from me!

Then it will be a week of beaches (weather permitting, of course), ice skating (I promised), easy meals, lie ins and relaxing. Maybe the odd ice cream cone or two. Definitely pizza and popcorn. For me, a glass of pink (or red, or white) wine with an old and good friend who I am renting the holiday let from and is just upstairs. A brand new puppy in their house this weekend too. Could it get any more perfect?

The Needles Park Isle of Wight
There may be a little of this.

Blackgang Chine Isle of Wight
And there may be a little of that.
We lived on the Isle of Wight for three years, so we have seen and done most of the things that can be done there. But we have some favourite places we most likely will be revisiting. I just want to relax and have some fun.

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend - if you live somewhere that it is a long weekend. Sorry if you don't.


Isle of Wight Activities for Nature Lovers 

Susan

21 comments:

  1. So that's where you're going! Despite being English I've never made it there - but it's on my list!!

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  2. Have fun being quite near, but with a comforting stretch of water to keep us separated!! ;)

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  3. Looks like a wonderful week you have planned!

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  4. Looks like a fun time will be had by all. We always do holidays by the beach. We are heading to Queensland in October for a big holiday in the sun.

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  5. Sounds like you're in for a lovely time.
    Cheers
    Helen

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  6. Lucky girls you got there, they've only been home from holidays a week or so and they're off again! Have a great time, sure does sound like fun :-)

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  7. Everything crossed for you all that the sun shines! Enjoy! Jxo

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  8. Hope the A34 was a breeze, (oooh been there, done that!) and the rest of the journey was safe and hassle free. Have a fantabulous time, see you when you get back! Have a glass for me!

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  9. Enjoy your trip and wave to the left as you almost go past Sussex!

    Catching up with old mates is good!

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  10. What on earth is the chairlift of plumitting doom all about? That looks like fun... kinda...

    Hope you have an epic time, will miss you!!

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  11. Enjoy your break. It looks like it will be a lot of fun.

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  12. gosh what a lucky duck! I never made it there but it certainly looks fun!

    Have a great time & we will certainly miss you
    xx

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  13. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful place! I'd love to visit there. I can see why it's a favourite. Enjoy your vacation! Happy FTF ☺

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  14. I'm ashamed to say I've never been there. I go to the New Forest and Southampton a lot as I have family there but never hopped onto the ferry. Took a boat trip once that went past it, but we never stopped. Have fun..

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  15. Isle of Wight sounds very exotic to an Aussie half way around the world.

    Enjoy the time off !

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  16. Have a fabulous time - hope the weather's nice enough for lots of beach time!

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  17. Oh, sounds great!! Hope you get some sunshine and have a FAB time!!! I'm sipping a glass of wine to keep you virtual company (any excuse!!)

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  18. have a great week! I hope you have fabulous weather!

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  19. I hope you have a fabulous time and the weather is well behaved for you.

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  20. I wish you sunshine and a lovely break. Enjoy that wine!

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  21. Sounds lovely, looks beautiful! Have a great time.

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