Dear Diary – Page 53 (Early 1960’s – Austria)

We had some time in Vienna where, although the Danube was disappointing (no romantic blues in that river!), the architecture, even to a 15 year old, was impressive. We also had a trip into Salzburg which again, was lovely by virtue of its architectural history. Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 52 (Early 1960’s – Austria)

In 1962 we went to Austria! Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 51 (Early 1960’s – Wellingborough)

Wellingborough railway station was one of my favorite places to cycle to. Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 50 (Early 1960’s – Career Decisions)

Around 1962, my Dad decided that we needed to talk about my future. I explained that I knew what I wanted to do when I left school. Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 49 (Early 1960’s – Viking Bike)

I was at the bike shop (I think on a Saturday afternoon), when he took me to one side and told me that if I wanted a really nice touring bike he would help me to get one! Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 48 (Early 1960’s – Life in general)

Lots of things started to happen which began to make life more complicated. Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 47 (Early 1960’s – Cake Baking)

I became interested in baking at this time (around 15 years old) and so my Mum used to include me in the process whenever she was baking. Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 46 (Early 1960’s – March Loco Sheds)

Back home (after our Switzerland holiday), my bike riding was taking on a whole new level of interest. Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 45 (Early 1960’s – Switzerland)

What does a 14 year old Colin do when in Switzerland with his family? Continue reading

Dear Diary – Page 44 (Early 1960’s – Switzerland)

In 1961, we had our first trip to a different country. We went to Dover by train (via London and so two train rides!); crossed the English Channel by boat, and then boarded a luxury coach in Calais which took us through France and into Switzerland! Continue reading