Castel Sant'Angelo
The Ducks above the Spanish Steps:
The Ducks at the Trevi Fountain:
The Ducks overlooking the Forum with the Colosseum in the background:
The Ducks in the Colosseum:
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Friday, 9 October 2009
Sunday, 3 May 2009
More from Mallorca!
JR and Duck have spent a day on the beach. As the sun started to set, they seized the opportunity to find a higher perch to capture as much of the sun on their beaks as they could possibly get. 
JR and Duck also like sightseeing, taking in as much local culture as they possibly can, whether it be seeing statues in the hotel garden ...
But ducks work up an appetite when there is so much to see and do! They were persuaded to go for a KFC after a long waddle on the beach, but they couldn´t bring themselves to eat the chicken, as it´s possible that the chicken was a distant relative. They stuck to french fries and onion rings as that was a much safer option!
JR and Duck also like sightseeing, taking in as much local culture as they possibly can, whether it be seeing statues in the hotel garden ...
... or visiting ancient cities. They found the old city within the medieval walls of Alcudia to be fascinating, with a lot of little nooks and crannies down winding narrow roads where they could sit and have a coffee or poke around in shops.
But ducks work up an appetite when there is so much to see and do! They were persuaded to go for a KFC after a long waddle on the beach, but they couldn´t bring themselves to eat the chicken, as it´s possible that the chicken was a distant relative. They stuck to french fries and onion rings as that was a much safer option!
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Ducks in Mallorca
JR and Duck loved the fact that it is only a two hour flight from the UK to Mallorca. A longer flight would have left their little wings too tired to enjoy their holiday!
What a difference in weather! From the cold, dampness of Birmingham, they arrived safely in the warm sunshine of Alcudia. Their first task was to take the chill out of their little bones by putting plenty of sunscreen on their feathers and getting out beside the pool!
The island of Mallorca is a beautiful place. There are mountains, beaches and the scent of aromatic flowers in the air.
JR and Duck were very surprised to see a friend turn up at the same resort: Devil Duck had also had enough of the long cold winter in England and booked a package holiday to Alcudia. He had considered going to Magaluf, which is usually more his kind of place - being a devilish sort of duck, of course - but had opted for a quieter holiday to soak up sunshine.
The two little ducks decided not to spend too much time in Devil Duck´s wayward company and headed off to the marina for a view of the sunset over the hills.
Being two tired little ducks, they headed back to the hotel soon afterwards for a good night´s sleep so they would be ready to hit the beach the next day!
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Less Than 48 Hours to Go!
JR and Duck aren't always this helpful around the house, but when it comes to going on holiday, they are the first two to wade in with a helping hand. Or wing.
Unfortunately, at the moment they keep getting in the way! If they aren't careful, they will end up in the suitcase, and that's no way for a duck to travel!
Friday, 10 April 2009
At Last ...
J R and Duck had a miserable winter. After enduring snow, rain and dark days, the news came: it's time to go on holiday again!
And though they have over two weeks until taking off, today they have let me know that they are eager to start packing and get their holiday under way!
And though they have over two weeks until taking off, today they have let me know that they are eager to start packing and get their holiday under way!
Thursday, 2 October 2008
J R and Duck needed one last break before the cold English winter set in. They decided a trip to a Greek island would be in order!
They were a bit apprehensive to be told they were going to Malia in Crete. The news was not very good. It was a resort full of drunken youths in search of partying 24 hours a day.
But they worried for no reason. The early October sun was warm, the food was good and the people were lovely, and during the week they only saw one falling over drunk British girl. They saw more of those in Birmingham on a Wednesday night on Broad Street!
They did make a friend at the hotel. Devil Duck had hitched a ride in a suitcase as a stowaway and joined them on their hotel balcony for tea.
They enjoyed walks along the beach and feeling the sun shine down on their little beaks. J R in particular loved being buried in the sand, but Duck never did like the way the little grains of sand felt stuck between his feathers.
In the evening, they visited the old town in Malia for moussaka and ouzo! Well, they wanted to try the ouzo, but unfortunately J R and Duck were much too young to be partaking of that potent drink!
But after seven days of laying by the pool and relaxing, they knew they had to return to England for a long winter.
They were a bit apprehensive to be told they were going to Malia in Crete. The news was not very good. It was a resort full of drunken youths in search of partying 24 hours a day.
But they worried for no reason. The early October sun was warm, the food was good and the people were lovely, and during the week they only saw one falling over drunk British girl. They saw more of those in Birmingham on a Wednesday night on Broad Street!
They did make a friend at the hotel. Devil Duck had hitched a ride in a suitcase as a stowaway and joined them on their hotel balcony for tea.
They enjoyed walks along the beach and feeling the sun shine down on their little beaks. J R in particular loved being buried in the sand, but Duck never did like the way the little grains of sand felt stuck between his feathers.
In the evening, they visited the old town in Malia for moussaka and ouzo! Well, they wanted to try the ouzo, but unfortunately J R and Duck were much too young to be partaking of that potent drink!
But after seven days of laying by the pool and relaxing, they knew they had to return to England for a long winter.
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