Hi all,
Well I am finally on Holidays for almost 3 whole weeks!!!
Checking in with mum and dad today, then a weekend at home before flying north with Annie on Monday to hang out with Mart and Claire, (and buddy)
Im basically packed and waiting to go.
Moo sounds like you had a great time with Maria and family. It must have been lovely sharing your home with them and showing them the amazing Welsh countryside.I can imagine how thrilled Maria must have been about everything.
Well no more news from me. I'll send some news from the top end, so stay tuned.
Love Zak
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Welsh greetings
Hi All,
Firstly, Happy Birthday Fran. Hope you've been spoilt by your boys.
We had a lovely, but all too short visit from the Arrows. Maria knocked at our door about 6p.m. on Thurs. It was amazing to have them in our home. We took them to The Gwachel for dinner and stopped in at "clown school" which runs in our local community centre on a Thursday night. Jerome rode a unicycle and we all learnt a hat trick.
On Friday I took them to The Gower. We walked out to the point at Rhosilli and had a Joe's ice-cream from the National Trust shop. We then returned over Cefn Bryn and saw King Arthur's stone. As we were close by, we called at Cynthia's to surprise her - which we did!
Saturday had been predicted to be good weather so we had set it aside to visit Caldey Island. It was a glorious day. We were late setting off (Maria and Jerome take some time to get going in the mornings) but still had three hours on Caldey. It was as magical as always. Returned via the coast road (Pendine, etc) and stopped in Laugharne where we strolled past the castle to Dylan's Boathouse. Had a pint to help us on our way before returning home.
Sunday was typically Welsh autumn weather (have to mention weather) - rain rain rain. We had a drive around our usual route over the Black Mountain to Llandovery and return down the valley. Stopped in Trecastle for the antique shop where Re & Kev made a few purchases. Also stopped at The Ancient Briton pub for a pint so Kev could see the range of ales.
On Monday they had to return their hire car and I drove them to Fishguard to take the ferry to Ireland. Had a bit of time to visit the op shops in Fishguard before they had to board. Picked up a few last minute treasures.
Have had a few messages from Kev via facebook. They are enjoying Ireland. They will have about 8days with a car to travel around and then 3days in Dublin. They fly from Dublin to Abu Dhabi for 3nights before returning home.
Was fabulous to have them here. Hopefully next time it will be for longer and we can show them more of this beautiful country.
Annie, you're next!
Love to all xxxxxxx
Firstly, Happy Birthday Fran. Hope you've been spoilt by your boys.
We had a lovely, but all too short visit from the Arrows. Maria knocked at our door about 6p.m. on Thurs. It was amazing to have them in our home. We took them to The Gwachel for dinner and stopped in at "clown school" which runs in our local community centre on a Thursday night. Jerome rode a unicycle and we all learnt a hat trick.
On Friday I took them to The Gower. We walked out to the point at Rhosilli and had a Joe's ice-cream from the National Trust shop. We then returned over Cefn Bryn and saw King Arthur's stone. As we were close by, we called at Cynthia's to surprise her - which we did!
Saturday had been predicted to be good weather so we had set it aside to visit Caldey Island. It was a glorious day. We were late setting off (Maria and Jerome take some time to get going in the mornings) but still had three hours on Caldey. It was as magical as always. Returned via the coast road (Pendine, etc) and stopped in Laugharne where we strolled past the castle to Dylan's Boathouse. Had a pint to help us on our way before returning home.
Sunday was typically Welsh autumn weather (have to mention weather) - rain rain rain. We had a drive around our usual route over the Black Mountain to Llandovery and return down the valley. Stopped in Trecastle for the antique shop where Re & Kev made a few purchases. Also stopped at The Ancient Briton pub for a pint so Kev could see the range of ales.
On Monday they had to return their hire car and I drove them to Fishguard to take the ferry to Ireland. Had a bit of time to visit the op shops in Fishguard before they had to board. Picked up a few last minute treasures.
Have had a few messages from Kev via facebook. They are enjoying Ireland. They will have about 8days with a car to travel around and then 3days in Dublin. They fly from Dublin to Abu Dhabi for 3nights before returning home.
Was fabulous to have them here. Hopefully next time it will be for longer and we can show them more of this beautiful country.
Annie, you're next!
Love to all xxxxxxx
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
news from the capital
Yes, I am also very excited about Darwin- Kate this time in 3 weeks we will be there!! That's what I keep telling myself to get through these last few weeks of work! I have ordered myself a new pair of crocs-sandals so will be nice and cool for Darwin. By now most of you will have heard the news that Steve and I are travelling to UK next year. Steve is going on a French study tour to France (oh the lurks of working in a private school!!) so his air fare is already paid for. We will be taking 3 weeks leave and are taking the opportunity of only paying for one air fare. I intend to fly over in the second week of holidays and will be staying with Moo for a week- Steve will come over from France and have a few days then we will be off travelling through the UK for a few weeks. I would like to spend a few days in Paris seeing all the stuff I learnt about in French as a school girl. So we will probably have a few days at the end in Paris as Steve will need to fly our from there. We will probably have to fly separately which will be OK- I am a bit nervous- I just need to man up a bit!! So Kate are you jealous- A bit of travelling for me in the next few months. Lucy came up on the weekend with some friends for a 21st, next time we see her will be her birthday- we are going to go see her in Wagga on her birthday. Have been a little stressed the last few days because of goings on at work- but all good now- just looking forward to Darwin and seeing Marty and Claire!! Nothing else is happening, so will say goodbye to all. Marty and Claire will be seeing you soon (and you too Kate!!)
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
greetings from the south coast
Hi everyone,
Time is tickng and Annie and I are going to be in Darwin before we know it.Menopause in the tropics, that will be a new experience for me. Note to self -pack fan.
Well spring has sprung on the coast. The days are growing longer, I could walk on the beach in daylight after finishing work today, the orange blossoms are out, the jasmine is out round every corner, yes the smell of spring, I love it! it also means, summer is on its way. Alas it also means the weeds are returning, but I will stay on a positive note.
I have just spent a good hour chatting to Moo, which I love.
Im heading off to bed now for an early night, we call it a Mart night- bed before 9pm!
Love to you all, breathe in the spring and love it
Zak
Time is tickng and Annie and I are going to be in Darwin before we know it.Menopause in the tropics, that will be a new experience for me. Note to self -pack fan.
Well spring has sprung on the coast. The days are growing longer, I could walk on the beach in daylight after finishing work today, the orange blossoms are out, the jasmine is out round every corner, yes the smell of spring, I love it! it also means, summer is on its way. Alas it also means the weeds are returning, but I will stay on a positive note.
I have just spent a good hour chatting to Moo, which I love.
Im heading off to bed now for an early night, we call it a Mart night- bed before 9pm!
Love to you all, breathe in the spring and love it
Zak
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