Darwin Forest, the Dales and Peace

Derbyshire, Darwin Forest and peace

Walking, winding roads, wine, women and Wisley

A weekend of walking, winding roads, wine, women and Wisley

In Bruges (2026)

In Bruges, windmills, wellness and walking

Hola San Sebastián-Camino Reunion

Anniversary trip to San Sebastián for the Camino ladies

Norfolk: Wells, shells and bathing belles.

A few days in Norfolk with women that came together a few months ago. Inspirational, sharing life’s ups and downs.

2025 the year of the snake

2025-the year of the wood snake , and a very good year

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”

Camino: blisters, bowels and bladders

A year in the planning after a member of the magical midlife group said she’d 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”

We’ve blinked and it’s April

Well March has gone in a flash, and it’s been full with time with River and Brodie. We’ve found new places to visit through the Essex Wildlife Trust, and River’s imagination just runs wild. It’s almost like he’s on a Minecraft set. We enjoyed a trip to Twickenham to see England play Italy in theContinue reading “We’ve blinked and it’s April”

When Ramsay brought his Mummy and Daddy to the UK.

It’s been over six months since we’ve 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

It’s 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”