Musings :: Moments :: Memories
March has been a busy month. I started the month with a little March Bingo challenge—where I aimed to tick off a variety of experiences and small adventures. I came so close to a full house, but one square remains unchecked: a visit to the Lord Leycester Hospital. Not for lack of enthusiasm, mind you,… Continue reading March Reflections
We live in such a brilliant part of the country for seeing historical houses and beautiful countryside. However, when things are on your doorstep, it sometimes takes an extra kick to get you out to see them. There are five local sights I want to visit this year: The Lord Leycester, Warwick - we drive… Continue reading Five Local Places to Visit
I have made a pretty good dent in my list of things to do in 2024: TRAVEL Visit three new castles. (Windsor Castle, Skenfrith Castle, Raglan Castle, White Castle) FOUR castles not including ice skating at Warwick Castle! Visit three new National Trust properties. (Charlecote, Baddesley Clinton, Packwood House and Canons Ashby so far) Go… Continue reading Reviewing my 24 in 2024
We had a fantastic day at Chatsworth House and even though Rich and I had been earlier this year, we still enjoyed returning and touring the house and gardens, and farm with the kiddos. The house was starting to be decorated for Christmas so we saw a preview of the stunning decorations. Sadly, the bonfire… Continue reading Our Day at Chatsworth
Rome - I have been to Italy many times but never to the capital. Studying Latin up to A Level has left me with a lifelong fascination with Ancient Rome and I would love to see the sites I read about all those years ago. Hawaii - The breathtaking landscapes have been shown through many… Continue reading Five Places I Want to Visit Some Day
After our Big Family Holiday last year, we knew that our travel plans for 2023 would be more modest. However, just a few days into the year and we already have some exciting exploring in store. To celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary in May, we originally had plans for a European city break for just… Continue reading Exploring in 2023
As I wrote today's date on the board for my first lesson, I realised with a happy jolt that we were exactly a month away from flying from New York to Orlando. We will have already enjoyed three nights in the Big Apple and we will be heading for the Magic Kingdom. We have been… Continue reading Countdown
My little break away this weekend has made me think of other places in the country I would like to visit. I have never been to any of these but would love to: YorkWellsInvernessCardiff Belfast
Happy Independence Day to all my American readers! I am very excited that in just a month and a bit, we will be flying over the pond to visit our American family in Massachusetts to celebrate my auntie and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary. We are staying on Cape Cod, an area we have never… Continue reading Red, White [and] Blue
Notes From My Day 