On an overcast Friday morning, The Boy and I set out to climb the Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. The Arch was originally built as an entrance to Buckingham Palace but became an arch commemorating Wellington's defeat over Napoleon. Today, surrounded by traffic, the Arch echoes the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, with three … Continue reading Slow Summer | Wellington Arch
Recently opened at the London Film Museum is the Harry Potter Photographic Exhibiton; housing iconic photographs, the Photographic Exhibition takes fan behind-the-scenes of key moments in the film series, from Harry’s first day at Hogwarts through to the Battle of Hogwarts. There are also plenty of props - the flying Ford Anglia, Voldemort's robes, Hermione's … Continue reading Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition in London’s Covent Garden
It won't surprise you to learn that The Boy wasn't especially keen of another Summer journal ... I think this year is the 6th year of Summer journals. The scrapbooker in me argued the case for a simple scrapbook, which would record the Second Covid Summer ... I won. 🙂 That ... and the bribe … Continue reading The Boy’s Summer Journal
When did garden centres become such big business, a destination in their own right? I suspect that they have been for years and it's me that's behind the curve ... the pandemic can only have helped their cause over the last 18 months or so. The Brainy One and I are not naturally green-fingered, but … Continue reading Garden Centres as Destinations
Twenty twenty was the Year of No and this year, many of us are still not that comfortable with the thought of venturing too far outside our domestic bubbles. This summer I’m hoping to go beyond simply saying “let's not” or "maybe" and look for ways to venture out that can make the regular weeks … Continue reading Not Every Adventure Has To Be Big
Boris Johnson has confirmed that all restrictions in England will be lifted on July 19th. I then watched the BBC News earlier this week where he said, "This pandemic is not over. We cannot go back to normal life." So why is he lifting all restrictions in England? The daily number of infections is rising … Continue reading The Lifting of England’s COVID-19 Restrictions
The final of Euro 2020 is on Sunday evening (BST) (I'm talking about football (soccer to my North American friends)) where Italy will play England at London's Wembley stadium. Delayed from last year, the England team's performance during the competition has brought a smile to the faces of the majority of the nation. Of course, … Continue reading The Inclusivity of Football
It was a week without any side effects from my recent colonoscopy (more on that tomorrow).There was yet another appointment for The Boy about his toe - he is very fed up about it. :(There was too much discussion with the developer working nearby about safe practices and attitude.I chose the paint for our next … Continue reading Me on Monday
Tucked away up a single track road a few miles outside of Cirencester in the Cotswolds is beautiful Cerney House and Gardens. The gardens are simply breathtaking - perfect in their imperfection. Flowers and flowering shrubs are everywhere you look. Visitors are welcome to wander freely and dogs are welcome. The entrance fees, shop and … Continue reading Cerney House and Gardens
A week of sunshine and showers. I kept a Mass Observation Diary and submitted it.We spent the weekend clearing the loft ready for decorating to begin - it was a dusty and sweaty job. I then left Post-it notes all over the walls indicating paint colour.I tried to freecycle an old armchair. It was in … Continue reading Me on Monday
