Down Under Auntie had been plotting, she had conspired with the Pirate to arrange a short trip over Japan, to do some skiing. It made sense at the time, what with it being half way between Oz and the UK … Continue reading
Category Archives: News and Updates
Koln – Christmas Markets
Its getting a bit jet-settery here, after the recent Venice and San Giorgio di Nogaro trip, we went to see The Boys in Köln / Cologne. Not for the festival, but for the Christmas Markets. Not just one, but nine! … Continue reading
Ten
Ten. ( How did that happen ? ) For her birthday we went to London, to shop, eat and see a show. In the evening ( after a chocolate and banana pancake supper ) we saw the National Theaters adaption … Continue reading
Italy
Half Term and we were off again ! Back to Northern Italy to visit friends and family, eat pizza, check the local gelletto and see a last bit of sunshine. Worrybomb was well and truly treated to a first class … Continue reading
Winchester Hat Fair
It was the 40th Hat Fair in Winchester this weekend. The weather was super and we got to see lots of acts and have a go at a few things. We started the day watching the very funny Pina Polar. … Continue reading
Summer Fayre
It was the village summer fair and the scouts went as Harry Potter characters. Worrybomb was Luna Lovegood. Worrybomb took charge of the troups flag on the parade. Then we met up with Nanny and Cousin S to enjoy a … Continue reading
Treasure
We went on a treasure hunt around St Katharine Docks. Using treasuretrails.co.uk/ we explored the areas around the Tower of London and the docks. It was the first time we had used the site and picked a suitably jaunt for a pirate. … Continue reading
T’up North
We had a few days up north. Brushing Max whilst avoiding Spencer nipping at socks Starters at the Orchard In Lancaster Gaol The room in the old gaol we tried to lock the tour guide in. Worrybomb2 Wind blown sand … Continue reading
Protection
Whilst making a special fruit drink, Worrybomb had to do some cutting. Limes and grapefruit squirt, so the “obvious” thing is eye protection… The drink was lovely, very refreshing, ideal for a summers day!
London
We were very generously given some tickets to the Disney on Ice show at the O2. The Pennies team had their own box and we had a super time! The show was in the morning, so we decided to stay … Continue reading
Panto Time
Thanks to Pirates and Nicky we went to the Panto in Newburys Corn Exchange. We saw the Beauty and the Beast with Victoria-Louise Currie who Worrybomb said hello to ( and asked where were favorites Lilly (Amy Christina Murray) and … Continue reading
Paris is always a good idea
Worrybomb has been continuing her travels, this time to Paris ! It was our first time on the EuroStar and slightly odd to be eating lunch under the Channel at 300 km per hour. We spent 4 days in the … Continue reading