A few days in Norfolk with women that came together a few months ago. Inspirational, sharing lifeโs ups and downs.
Author Archives: Monica Mommo
Trip 1 of 2026 – Madeira
A short trip to get some winter sun, and explore Madeira.
2025 the year of the snake
2025-the year of the wood snake , and a very good year
The Holidayโฆโฆ
A weekend in the Cotswolds December 25
Remember, remember the 4th of November ( well practically all of it)
November 25 Dubai, Tasmania, Perth, and Singapore
Romagna/Tuscany metreat 2025
Itโs been a long held dream of mine to go to Italy and learn some authentic Italian cooking skills, so when Honor met Sofia and they put together a plan, I was in. My cousin Jo was to join us too, so we paid our deposit and kept up with a growing itinerary with excitement.Continue reading “Romagna/Tuscany metreat 2025”
Where did August and September go
Time is flying by as we approach mid October. Itโs been a busy few weeks, where Iโve visited Scotland, London, Whitstable and Suffolk, relived live aid, been to a baby shower, and enjoying Pilates so much. Iโve had some hypnotherapy to help me with my fear of bridges and heights which has been tested, andContinue reading “Where did August and September go”
A decade
Ten years ago today I began this blog, originally it was to be a written commentary of where I came from and how my life had changed, experiences and opportunities taken. It was also a way to document what we were doing for Andrew in Australia, but very quickly it morphed into posts about life,Continue reading “A decade”
Birthdays galore
End of June was Andrewโs birthday, his first as a Daddy. A working day for him having to travel. This was followed swiftly by Ramsayโs his first. Then it was mine, Theoโs our great nephew, and then Craig, Georginaโs partner. It was strange to see so much of Ramsayโs party from afar, and the babyContinue reading “Birthdays galore”
Camino: blisters, bowels and bladders
A year in the planning after a member of the magical midlife group said sheโd like to do this, there was enough of us interested to get a group together. There was much talk of footwear, training, choice of sock, clothing, backpack choices, snacks and anything else in between. On the 4th May, 14 ofContinue reading “Camino: blisters, bowels and bladders”
April 2025-itโs been full onโฆ.
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Weโve blinked and itโs April
Well March has gone in a flash, and itโs been full with time with River and Brodie. Weโve found new places to visit through the Essex Wildlife Trust, and Riverโs imagination just runs wild. Itโs almost like heโs on a Minecraft set. We enjoyed a trip to Twickenham to see England play Italy in theContinue reading “Weโve blinked and itโs April”
When Ramsay brought his Mummy and Daddy to the UK.
Itโs been over six months since weโve had Ramsay cuddles, and we were all so excited for more and for Ramsay to meet River and Brodie and his great grandmas. The flight over experienced a problem which meant route changes and a delay, but there was a houseful of friends and family eager to meetContinue reading “When Ramsay brought his Mummy and Daddy to the UK.”
An unusually quick January
Itโs been a busy month and this January has flown by. Time with River and Brodie and FaceTime catch ups with the smiley Ramsay. He will be over here in just over 2 weeks time. There is much to do in those two weeks, although the important thing is the precious time we will haveContinue reading “An unusually quick January”