GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree

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Back in 2013 this blog started its life as 55 Days with Gwen – the story of two months travelling the Balkans with our good friends Jay and Waddy.
Since then, it has grown to include much more.
Click on the drop-down boxes for stories of our travel adventures in a specific country or use the search box at right.

Part 2 of A Bit of This, and A Bit of That – Remembering 1978

September 3, 2017April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 20 Comments

Charlotte Hoather was kind enough to comment that I left my last post on a cliffhanger, and since I had a bit of fun writing it, I thought I would continue with the story. And thanks again to Derrick Knight  for inspiring me to dig out the letters I wrote my mum, so we can … Continue reading Part 2 of A Bit of This, and A Bit of That – Remembering 1978

A Bit of This, and A Bit of That – Remembering 1978

August 27, 2017April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 25 Comments

On account of a comment that Derrick Knight made this week, I was looking at Right Move UK and I saw that a portion of Michael's Nook in Cumbria was up for sale.  I worked there on several occasions when it was a complete house, and I thought I might base my next post on that … Continue reading A Bit of This, and A Bit of That – Remembering 1978

Looking for Travel Tips for Canada and West Coast USA

August 24, 2017 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 18 Comments

I thought I'd take the unusual step of putting our holiday plans out there to the blogging community, and see what helpful tips and info might come back my way. We are off to the Canadian Rockies and the Alaska Inside Passage on a 22 day escorted tour starting on June 9th of next year. Choosing which … Continue reading Looking for Travel Tips for Canada and West Coast USA

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