I am going to give up any pretence of regular blogging for a while. Maybe a scheduled post or so, maybe the odd Virtual Postcard. Daughter-in-Spain never asks for help, but for most of this week and next, she needs some. So I’m off to Catalonia. I’ll leave you with two benches. One 5 minutes walk away in our local Beatswell Woods: the other just down on the beach near Daughter’s house. Very different. But both have their charms.
For Jude’s Bench Challenge. And I think I know which one Jude will go for.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
lovely🌷the two benches
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Thank you. You can’t beat a well-placed bench.
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Both delightful!
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I can confirm that both represent good value for the weary walker.
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Wonderful
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I enjoyed both. I will take your place in Spain if you want 😁
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How’s your Catalan? (No, me neither).
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No parlo ni una paraula de Català 😁
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As you see, French works quite well for comprehension at least. Just say Merci for thank you, and Adeu for Goodbye and you’ll be sorted.
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and play charades in between 😂
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👍
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My math ain’t what it used to be but I counted three. 🙂 Both spots offer great ambiance for contemplation and the opportunity to take a load off for the weary walker. Although there’ll be chores to do enjoy your time by the beach.
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Durr, quite right. Maths was never my strong suit. Not sure I’ll get much beachifying done. It’ll be exhausting fun, whatever we all do. Thanks.
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Impossible to have a favourite. Both look delightful. Safe travels. Hope all is well.
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Thank you. Jogging on. Not always how we’d like things to be, but that’s life.
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I’d happily sit in either of these locations. Hope all goes well in Catalonia.
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Thank you. I hope I don’t get the sack.
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Oh iI don’t think there is much chance of that!
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Both lovely in their very different ways. Hope the help goes well.
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Me too! Thanks.
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It’s an easy choice. Flying over I presume? Have fun xx
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I don’t think it’s an easy choice! Which one did you choose? Sadly yes. I had pledged never to fly again, but I couldn’t find a realistic alternative. xx
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I don’t have a partner who will make the drive, and it’s a very long walk. The seaside, of course, because I’ve never been there xx
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The train woud aleays be my choice, but it’s such an expensive choice, sadly ..
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Both lovely locations to sit and contemplate Margaret, but I do like a bench to have a back to lean against.
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Agreed. Practising perfect posture is a pain!
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Enjoy the helping as much as you can!
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Am I the oldest au pair in Europe?
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Surely not. A youngster like you!
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🤣
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Hahaha… you know me well. I’d happily perch on one of the benches by the sea, but on the other hand a bench with a backrest is more than welcome along a walk. Hope the crisis in Spain isn’t too much of a crisis and I am sure you will enjoy helping out, think of all those hugs! Safe journey.
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Thank you! No, not too much of a crisis, just stretched to far, as parents often are…
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Both charming, I agree, for their own reasons. Hope the trip goes well.
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Safe travels and don’t worry about blogging. We’ll still be here when you get back!
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I know! I hope you’re having fun.
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I am , thank you 😀
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Yes, they are both beautiful. Have a safe trip.
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Safe travels and best to your daughter,
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Thank you! It’ll be lovely to see them.
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Have a great time in Spain. Lucky them and lucky you.
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Lucky everyone! Thanks.
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Hope all goes well at home and abroad. Safe travels.
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Thank you!
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Safe travels and all the very best to your daughter in law, Margaret. Love the benches, which is my favourite symbol for togetherness!
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Indeed! I plan to go and sit on one with one or more members of my Spanish family.
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Too beautiful benches. Have a great time with your daughter, Margaret.
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Thank you! I think I’ll earn my keep too.
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