November 25 Dubai, Tasmania, Perth, and Singapore
Category Archives: Sunset
I hope your life is full of I can’t believe I did this, instead of I should’ve done it! Morocco, November 2024
I hope your life is full of ‘ I can’t believe I did this’ instead of ‘I should’ve done it!’ I saw the above words on a post on my friend Honor’s Insta page. Both her and Maria have been inspirational in encouraging me to do just that. They cohosted a trip to Morocco earlierContinue reading “I hope your life is full of I can’t believe I did this, instead of I should’ve done it! Morocco, November 2024”
Daughter, Dubai dream
I’ve wanted to visit Dubai for a long time, so when Georgina suggested a ‘girls’ break for her 30th year, the answer was a resounding YES. We booked in October and it seemed to come around very quickly. We left Gatwick late on 31st May arriving the morning of the 1st June. An Uber toContinue reading “Daughter, Dubai dream”
April Fools Day in Puerto Madryn
We arrived in this port, and were able to disembark using the gangway. We had a 3 hour walking tour around the town, although as it was Easter Monday the Welsh tea shop was closed, so that was a little disappointing. The town was founded on 28 July 1865, when 150 welsh immigrants arrived aboardContinue reading “April Fools Day in Puerto Madryn”
Easter Sunday at Sea
As we make our way up to Puerto Madryn it’s Easter Sunday. We have in our room chocolate half eggs, filled with sweet treats, blown eggshell painting in the science area and we had booked the Lindstrom restaurant for dinner. What an absolute treat, this was fine dining, and with the most amazing sunset too.Continue reading “Easter Sunday at Sea”
Weather not permitting and New Island
Overnight with the weather being less kind, the captain and crew made their way to Carcass Island . The wind and swell made it too hard even for the tenders to get to land, so we moved on to try to land at West Point, again no joy, so we cruised around and were offeredContinue reading “Weather not permitting and New Island”
July to December 2023
It’s been a full six months, with trips to Harrogate, Dublin, London, France, Barnsley, Seville and Scotland. Very frustrating that my operation to remove my gall bladder has been cancelled twice, but hopeful that it should be done by mid February We’ve had so much fun with River, and news of a new grandson inContinue reading “July to December 2023”
July to December 2023
It’s been a full six months, with trips to Harrogate, Dublin, London, France, Barnsley, Seville and Scotland. Very frustrating that my operation to remove my gall bladder has been cancelled twice, but hopeful that it should be done by mid February. We’ve had so much fun with River, and news of a new grandson inContinue reading “July to December 2023”
Scotland the Brave
What a week! Elaine and I took mum home; she hadn’t been there since late June so we set priority on some tasks to complete. On Sunday we made a list and worked our way through during the week. We saw family, neighbours, enjoyed good food, and crossed things off the list. The priest whoContinue reading “Scotland the Brave”
Autumnal equinox
A month ago I blogged about resilience, and three weeks of retirement has proved that still more is needed, although there have been lighter moments and joy to be found. I don’t really want to wish time away, but I won’t be sorry to see the back of 2021. The news of impending food shortages,Continue reading “Autumnal equinox”
Yay! Retired!
Yesterday was my last day at work. A weird situation, with no office, laptop, phone or computer at my disposal, but it was a good day nonetheless. The last six weeks without students and staff, have given me the time to process retirement and to reflect on my achievements during my sixteen year tenure. IContinue reading “Yay! Retired!”
LD 12
Day 3 in bed and it’s getting very boring. I’ve had lots of lovely food, drink has been supplied regularly and a treat too. Untold episodes of SUITS watched but not past series 3 yet! A parcel arrived and it was such a sweet thought from an amazing person who has her own concerns andContinue reading “LD 12”
It’s not what we have, but who we have in our lives that matter…….
Yesterday we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with our niece, nephew and their son, great to chat, laugh and enjoy time together. Joe was here for a short while and Nina for longer and I was grateful that they were with us. Just after they left Nina came downstairs to say that Caroline Flack had died.Continue reading “It’s not what we have, but who we have in our lives that matter…….”
As we await 2020 and all that can bring…
As we are about to move from this year to the next, I thought I’d just write a précis of the year. The year itself has already been well documented with the majority of the events with photos. It started as it ended with a sad loss of dear family and also the tragic lossContinue reading “As we await 2020 and all that can bring…”
My little life 