ESTATE

And so began the arduous task of the estate and Charmaine's funeral

These are days when my heart and head are at different places.

As I write this nearly 18 months after her passing the grief is so intense.

I know it will always be there but God is helping me cope.

Pam & I keep in contact. Barry Grosser has been a wonderful support.

Tina has also been there for me.

EB

Spent a visit in Eastbourne & time at the marina having a tasty Italian meal...But the tears and memories are hard to bear.

NESS

Took the train to Inverness and booked into a quaint Garden Cottage.

Did the Ness cruise again & had lunch at a lovely Italian Restaurant overlooking the river...but I was so alone

EDINBURGH

First time in this city...just driven through or flew out of before.

Took a bus tour & visited the castle.

Took train up to Montrose and stayed in the George Hotel...enjoyed it.

BELGIUM/HOLLAND

Took the Eurostar from St Pancreas to Brussels...Quick...oh yes...hardly saw anything.

Couple of trains to Ypres...beautiful...saw ceremony at the famous gate...went to museum & had a lovely dinner at restaurant on the square

Another train & change to Panne & then on the Coastal Tram...always wanted to do that.

Stayed in Ostend & back on tram to Knokke-Heist...bus to Breskins & on to Vlissegen, my destination.

A lovely apartment & host...we spoke Dutch.

I toured this pretty town and visited Middelburg taking in a canal cruise.

Spent the day in Den bosch where Mum was born..also a canal cruise.