Lady fireman on The Poppy Line today....

.... Thank you for keeping 9F 2-10-0 - 92203 Black Prince up to steam today.

A Privilege Ticket ....

.... For a day traveling behind steam, just £3.00.

Good Friday treats....

.... Roast beef & red wine in our sunny garden.

I've gained two stones ....

.... While I've been staying half-board at this hotel.

Paddling in the Mediterranean Sea....

.... Sand & the sea on my feet, lovely.

The trouble with a suntan is....

.... There are white bits underneath!

Can't buy these in Blighty....

.... The shops daren't sell them!

An easy to carry 4 pack....

.... A bargain @ just €2.28.

Fuengirola looking Eastward....

.... Then on a Renfe Train to Malaga.

Very unusual public toilet signs....

.... Parque De La Paloma, Benalmedia.

Picnic view today....

.... Parque De La Paloma.

View to eat my sandwiches....

..... A Roman Amphitheatre outside and Moorish Castle. Malaga.

Beach view to eat my sandwiches today....

.... Had to sit in the shade! Belemadina.

What a location to play chess....

.... The Mediterranean is just beyond.

Just a few cans before evening meal is served....

.... At 19p a can for 4.8% Cerveza, it'd be a crime not to.

Thanks to a Boeing 737 - 800....

....to Malaga,   a Renfe train to Montemar Alto, then walk to Los Arcos Hotel - I'm on my hols!

Poppy Line Spring Steam Gala....

.... All steamed up for a grand day.

Steam Locomotive for March....

.... BP Brittania Class 7 - 70013 Oliver Cromwell. Crosses over the river Nid on Knaresborough Viaduct.

5:40 am on Saint David's Day....

.... I'm greeted by a topical table decoration at breakfast.