Acceptable Alignment – Further Notes on Repatriation
It’s rare for me to read quotes online and think to myself, “actually, that completely describes how I feel”, but if there were to be one quote that applies to me, it would be this: “You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart always will be elsewhere. That is the […]
Sunday Photo – Winter Light Winchester
I love this time of year when the sun’s out! Doesn’t happen often, but when it does…
Start Your Adventure in Ireland
Ireland is well-known as the home of Guinness. However, Ireland is obviously much more than that. It boasts magnificent sights and beautiful landscapes, perfect for any nature enthusiast. Several popular films and series have been shot here, and at the top of that list has to be Game of Thrones. These filming locations have become […]
New Year Skies at Stockbridge Down
Almost running out of light at Stockbridge Down (not all that far from where we live now)… I think I last visited over 20 years ago, and it’s lovely to see it hasn’t changed all that much (although having said that there are bits fenced off that I don’t think were previously?). As well as […]
Sunday Photo – Christmas Cottage
Granny’s house on Boxing day! They never cease to make the house look festive at this time of year. I hope you had a lovely Christmas (if you celebrate it obviously!). Our first Christmas in the new house was noisy, fun and pretty much everything I really wanted it to be. We have all eaten […]
Sunday Photo – a Winchester Christmas
An alternative Christmas photo. The last Saturday before Christmas, after the shops closed…
5 Incredible Places to Visit in India in January
With Winter upon us, there is something so tempting about booking a sunny getaway to alleviate those January blues. A number one recommendation for January is to book a holiday to India. India encompasses culture, food, weather and location perfectly, and below you can find a great list of suggestions on where to visit. […]
An English Christmas Market – Winchester
There’s nothing more festive than a Christmas Market on a dark Winter’s night. Add to that English Christmas Carols (sung by the cathedral choir maybe?) piped in to add festive spirit, plus the incredible backdrop of one of the oldest cathedral in the UK, and it’s not hard to see why Winchester has gained the […]
Sunday Photo – Winchester Cathedral
Taken yesterday at a showing of The Snowman at Winchester Cathedral. Although I did watch it, I did stare at the ceiling a lot too… Sadly, I forgot to tell the Toddler about the ending, so it was quite traumatic at times. A lovely festive thing to do though (plus there’s a mulled wine directly […]