This year finally had my winter holiday in the UK! This was the first time I had arrived back in the UK since I left in August 2016. My first observation, nothing much has changed – the motorway leaving Heathrow Airport quickly instructed us it was 50 miles an hour for the next 100 miles…yep,…
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Onjuku – Chiba Prefecture
In August, to celebrate the birth of my beloved, Dan, we took a long weekend trip to the area of Onjuku. Onjuku is in Chiba Prefecture on the east coast of Japan, with the beautiful sparkling sea of the pacific ocean to enjoy. We visited on a bank holiday weekend, seemingly with the rest of…
The Fam Visit Japan
From February 14th to the 20th my sister, Katie, her husband, Steve, and their two little angels, Edward and Evelyn came to see us in Tokyo. We had a jam-packed few days showing of the best of Tokyo, and we become something of experts in “quick, where is the nearest play park, the kids need…
Family and Friends Fun in Paris – Photos
The winter break 2017 was spent in beautiful Paris. What an amazing city! Paris evokes romance at every turn, with its incredible architecture and relaxed vibes. We enjoyed five days of Parisian delights, which we shared with our family and friends. Thanks all for coming to see us and here are some pictures of our…
Family Fortunes
This weekend has been full of family fun before I fly to Japan in FIVE DAYS! We had a lovely meal with my lot on Friday; a trip to visit Grandma and then some decedent cream teas with Maralyn, Paul and Jess on Saturday; and a 90th birthday celebration for Nana on Sunday! Check out…
Tourist
The sound track our past few days: “This European air: It always warms my face; I wish I could pass on; I will bring you stories; and bleary-eyed photos; like a regular tourist.” (Athlete, circa my teenage years- I’m giving too much away…) We have had an extended weekend stay in London, so we could both tourist and say sayonara to…