A walk to the grocery store

Usually this river next to the car park of our local grocery store - Sainsburys - doesn't even get a second glance - look how it has been transformed by the snow!

The morning after the night before

We built our snowman late in the evening - more snow was predicted overnight....this is the sight that greeted us the next morning!

Beginning of Autumn

Greece - Out and About

Greece - Isand Life

The view from our sun loungers - during the day and at sunset (I've included my toes as proof of this pic's authenticity)

We stayed in Panormas on Skopelos island (Sporadic Isands)... George having breakfast on the "stoep of our apartment, the view from the apartment "stoep" and the pebble beach.... I counted about fifty steps from the stoep to the beach...

George found these beautiful sea urchins while diving...one of my favourite mornings was taking the kayak and exploring a stretch of the coastline to the next village...there's that beautiful sunset again...

Greece - Friends

Greece

Our recent holiday in Greece...special times spent with friends, standing in awe of history while being surrounded by ancient ruins, walking through picturesque villages and experiencing natural beauty

Much Ado About Nothing

Smallhythe Place in Tenterden (Kent) provided a lovely backdrop for Shakespeare's comedy. Ellen Terry, the grande dame of Victorian theatre, owned the estate. After her death, her daughter set out to make it a permanent memorial to her mother. The barn has been converted into a theatre and during the summer, plays are held outdoors - we didn't miss the opportunity of booking tickets and enjoying the evening.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhytheplace

Birthday Celebrations...and some more!

A really special day - celebrating with friends and neighbours in our garden

Birthday Celebrations...

I was working in London on my birthday -we made the most of it by spending some time in St James Park in the late afternoon (we were caught in an unexpected afternoon shower while relaxing on the deck chairs!) and meeting Nico & Lize, Jacqui & Jacques for dinner that evening...special times

Lavender Treat

Lavender fields - a beautiful sight... We were treated to a full back, neck and shoulder massage with lavender oil in the lavender fields (see umbrellas and massage tables in the background) - the boys had a beer in a nearby pub (!)

Music, Castles, Picnics and Fireworks

Recipe for a great summers day out... some classical music (played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra), delicious picnic snacks, favourite family and friends, a castle (built in 1100's) and some Fireworks for extra effect!

http://leedscastle.com

Cape St Francis - on the beach

There is nothing nicer than a swim in the sea...

Cape St Francis - at home

Cape Town - visiting family

Celebrating George's birthday