If I weren't here.....

If I weren't here I'd be in Skiathos. On a the beach called Agi Eleni, watching the fiery sunset sinking on the horizon with DH in the beach taverna. We'd be sharing a Greek meze and a carafe or five two of chilled wine and listening to the waves gently lapping on the shore from the emerald sea. But hey I'm not so that's ok too. I'm safe and counting my blessings. There's always next year

Oops. Forgot not forfeit. Third time lucky .

Forfeit this, too chilled out <<

Sitting on a boat between Tenby and Caldey Island on a warm, still, sunny morning watching Tenby disappear and looking forward to a day walking on Caldey. We’d stop for coffee, walk to the lighthouse, sit for a while. Enjoy the views, walk back slowly visiting the chapel, post the grandchildren a card. After a late lunch a gentle stroll on the pristine beach, perhaps a paddle before a relaxed trip back to Tenby. Bliss.

Mrswoo, that would be lovely?I was sitting in the roof top bar at the Maria Nova this time last year, pre dinner drinks then a walk to a lovely restaurant by the river.
So lucky we had such a fabulous time there, so yes Trisher, lucca, mrswoo and missfoodlove!!! What a quartet???

I’d be in Orlando going to the theme parks and enjoying all the rides.
I’m usually one of the oldest in the queue so I’d be having a little chuckle at the worried faces round me as people wonder if the ‘poor old soul’ realises she’s lining up for a rollercoaster rather than the toilets/food court/wheelchair hire!! ?

I'd be in Bellagio, Lake Como with my whole family. I would be having a glass of chilled white wine and a plate of big fat olives in garlic and lemon. We would then be whisked via speed boat to Villa Oleandra, Laglio, George Clooney's holiday home on the Lake. When we arrived, our lovely friends and their families and all my Italian relatives would also be there. There would be a BBQ, the sun would be shining, it would be very hot and all the children would be swimming and playing in the pool. Just as the day was finishing, George would arrive (with his family) and insist that we stay the night in his gorgeous villa. Well one can dream!!!

Oh yes please mrswoo stroll across the bridge and a niice glass of cold white wine.

Oops it’s missfoodlove - think trying to stick to Slimming World has got the better of me. Apologies for getting your name wrong.

I’d be in Olhos de Agua on the Algarve in Portugal. I’d be sitting in a little cafe sipping an ice cold glass of wine (oh what a cliche!!) looking out to sea and watching the world go by. I’d feel happy and relaxed to be in one of my favourite places on earth. Ahh if only it were true.

trisher,misslovefood and lucca - shall we meet-up in Tavira later??

I'd be in Limone on the shores of Lake Garda. Watching the sailboarders in the distance, and soaking up the glorious Italian sunshine.
If I couldn't be there, I'd be sailing across Lake Bled to ring the bell in the little church on the island there. Or perhaps taking a stroll around the lake, watching out for the squirrels scampering up the trees.

We'd be on our old sailing boat sailing round the beautiful Ionian Sea to the next island,maybe seeing Dolphins and flying fish.
The wind in our hair the sun on our backs looking forward to dinner in a small harbour side taverna. Yamas

I'd be in Porec, Croatia. I'd leave my hotel, which is surrounded by woods and parkland, noticing the black squirrels on the ground. Through the hotel grounds, to get the little tourist train to the town. It passes through the woods, past the man-made bathing platforms which are situated next to the beach, passing lovely little bars and cafes. Once at the terminus, I'd get off and stroll around the market stalls, looking at the posh boats in the marina.

I love it there and have been 3 times before.

I would be walking past lake Garda on my way to the shops with my oh we may stop at one of the beach bars and have a cool drink in the shade and spend some time people watching . Hopefully the market will be on for us to wander round and we could maybe treat ourselves??

...Lovely to meet you in the bluebell woods Juliet27

I would be on the beach in Peschichi on the Gargano in Italy wondering if I had enough energy in my legs to climb the myriad steps up to the village and enjoy a seafood lunch.

What a brilliant thread Trish. In the situation it is good to think of positive things both behind us and in front of us. So I plan on marking a list of some of the destinations mentioned that appeal to me and make a time plan of when I can go once this is over.

We were in Portugal last year and visited Tavira and the ferry etc where grandson just 2 wriggled to try and fall overboard

Trisher, this time last year I was in Tavira, we took a private launch from the town to the beach/island and walked the length of the beach over the bridge to Santa Luzia for wine and cake then finally back to town.
The beach (pictured) was deserted.
We were due to fly out on 15/4. Our son and fiancé should have been flying there today?.
Tavira is where I wish to be too, just perfect!

I wouldn't have to go far. I'd be strolling along the cliff top looking out at the flat calm blue sea and watching the ships and small boats in the distance. The seagulls are circling and screeching over head.
As I turn to look in land there are tree covered hills and on top the highest one is the ancient abbey.

At the end of the cliff top path there is a small cafe where I sit outside with my delicious coffee watching people and dogs playing on the beach.

I descend the steps to the beach and walk back along the shore line, stopping now and then to pick up a pretty stone.

I'd be up on Bempton or Flamborough cliffs blowing the cobwebs away before going up to Scarborough for fish and chips.

bohiminan I hope you wouldn’t mind me being there with you. You got there just before me. I was a bit further down the lane looking up through cherry blossom.

There are so many places I would be but right now I would settle for Grandes Rocques beach in Guernsey with all the family.
The sun is shining, the sea is shimmering and the sand is soft and warm between my toes. Have just got a traditional 'tea basket' from the beach kiosk so tea for me and ice creams for little ones!

That would be my ideal as well Eglantine21 no hot sun for me and I love penguins.

I think if I could be anywhere today it would be a lovely Welsh beach,don’t mind which one with my daughters,their husbands and the grandchildren and mustn’t forget DH.Just a lovely beach day,eating a picnic watching the children play.
Annie,I can imagine your day exactly.We always stop at Newquay on our way to visit my sister in law in Pembrokeshire.Perfect☺️