Sometimes in life you need to take a risk, right? Our latest risk taking was staying in Slovakia with someone we didn’t know very well. While it could have gone terribly badly, instead we were stunned at the generosity we have been shown. Continue reading “Staying in Slovakia with someone we didn’t know very well”
The one thing we didn’t plan for: a hospital visit in Slovakia
Being in hospital in Slovakia was definitely one thing we hadn’t planned for during our holiday. Happily, it was only a brief visit, the treatment worked, and the doctor was something else! Continue reading “The one thing we didn’t plan for: a hospital visit in Slovakia”
Communism through different eyes
In Slovakia, now thoroughly part of the EU, I had a little glimpse of communism through different eyes — and it has left me wondering whether I should rethink some of my assumptions. Here goes with what I learned, saw and heard. Continue reading “Communism through different eyes”
Starting to be reflective about Slovakia
I am now starting to be reflective about Slovakia. Our holiday in Slovakia is drawing to a close with only a couple of days left. I’m feeling wistful, already looking back and savouring our time here. There have, however, been some unexpected twists and turns…. Continue reading “Starting to be reflective about Slovakia”
You might be thinking I’m bonkers
You might be thinking I’m bonkers by watering the ground around our house; the Quirky Museum. There is some method to my madness as I hope to explain. Continue reading “You might be thinking I’m bonkers”
First electric vehicle service and the spark plugs are okay
Our Volkswagen ID.4 has just had its first service. Everything is fine, but as with so many things these days, it wasn’t quite as straightforward as you might expect. At least there was a comical side to it. Continue reading “First electric vehicle service and the spark plugs are okay”
Our solar battery project
Here’s a little update on our solar battery project. We’re about halfway through now, and I’m quite happy with the easy-going pace. It has been nice watching everything gradually take shape and we’ve learning as we go. That said, it hasn’t all been plain sailing. Continue reading “Our solar battery project”