Another Academic year ends tomorrow, with more goodbyes with the prospect of hellos in September. Changes to roles and new students about to embark on their next destination of the journey of lifelong learning. It’s been a year full of highs and lows and on Monday I return to a student free school with aContinue reading “Another year rolls by”
Author Archives: Monica Mommo
Cricket England v South Africa
The reason behind our trip was the cricket match today, and we awoke to get skies and drizzle. Breakfast and getting ready took precedence and the drizzle became heavy showers 😞 As we wiped away 40 minutes a break in the clouds, and the rain stopped so we walked to Cardiff bay station. We hadContinue reading “Cricket England v South Africa”
Dyffryn Gardens
Another day, another house and gardens, this one a National Trust property just outside Cardiff. The gardens less formal than yesterday, but a sculpture here and there. The sun shone intermittently but the moisture in the air did not dampen our enthusiasm. We stopped for the obligatory cream tea and wandered around the stalls whereContinue reading “Dyffryn Gardens”
Chippenham, Cardiff and Cricket.
Debbie and I left yesterday and travelled to Chippenham. A detour to the Swindon retail outfit resulted in English pounds being spent and a easy ride to our hotel for the evening. A walk around to find our bearings and a refreshing cider each had to be done. Before we knew it it was timeContinue reading “Chippenham, Cardiff and Cricket.”
Pulchritude
Way back in February I saw that David Tennant was to star at the Wyndham’s theatre in Don Juan in Soho, and bought tickets as I would happily pay to see him open a paper bag! I won’t lie, after last Saturday’s events in London, I was anxious about travelling up there. I don’t believeContinue reading “Pulchritude”
Education and what it can mean
Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit another Catholic school in East London. The journey from Chelmsford was a real trip back to the past especially when we drove through Ilford, Manor Park and Forest Gate. Road names remain but so much has changed. We passed my old secondary school, the entrance door still familiarContinue reading “Education and what it can mean”
Getting older…
Over the last few months, probably three years, I have struggled with fatigue, weight gain, changes in vision, and most recently tinnitus. I have had medication for high blood pressure for 18 years and for an under active thyroid for 7 years. A few weeks ago I decided to make changes. A trip to theContinue reading “Getting older…”
Bank Holiday weekend
Unusually for me, there were no plans for this weekend, and as the weather was to deteriorate, a day of sunbathing was in order. But first the cloudy skies and a downpour seemed to put paid to that But the clouds diminished and the sun shone! It was so warm and lovely to enjoy beingContinue reading “Bank Holiday weekend”
Diana’s Dresses
As soon as I saw the exhibition advertised I had to go. My companion today was my wonderful ex colleague Bev! The weather forecast was mixed, but we dodged the rain and made our way to KP. There was a queue, as would be expected and we sauntered round the King’s and Queen’s apartments beforeContinue reading “Diana’s Dresses”
Homeward bound
After a night in a warm room we were woken at 8:32 this morning. This left little time for showers etc and as it was miserable outside, we made our way to breakfast, which was again, very good! A meander through the streets of Bakewell meant buying cheese, beer and treats for home! We returnedContinue reading “Homeward bound”
Two tarts in Bakewell..
We woke this morning to sunshine. We breakfasted and showered ready for today’s journey to Bakewell. We left just after 11.00 am and took the scenic route. We saw sheep, cows uninhabited terrain and enjoyed the odd oopla! We stopped off in Hexham, saw the gaol briefly and had a cuppa and a scone beforeContinue reading “Two tarts in Bakewell..”
Final Day
The ultimate goal of our road trip was to attend the Final today at Murrayfield, and so it was, Saracens v Clermont Auvergne. I even purchased a rugby top for the occasion! The weather forecast was poor and we left North Berwick on foot to catch the train to Edinburgh Haymarket. Drizzle became quite heavyContinue reading “Final Day “
Day 5 to North Berwick
Miles completed yesterday over 140. After our comfortable stay at Ugiebrae in Seahouses, where nothing was too much trouble, we enjoyed our pre ordered breakfast. Poached eggs on toast and creamy mushrooms on brioche: another wonderful breakfast. A stop at Bamburg Castle for a photo or two and we continued on our way A coupleContinue reading “Day 5 to North Berwick”
Treehouses to Seahouses
We travelled 102 miles to Harrogate and didn’t have to travel very far for breakfast. Just along the road we found Hoxton North: modern with a great vibe and fab food Breakfast demolished we checked out, took a cheeky photo by a flash car, then we were off to Alnwick. Playlist was very 60’s, 70’sContinue reading “Treehouses to Seahouses”
My little life 