Japan – Skiing

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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

Koln – Christmas Markets

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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

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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

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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

Mudlarking and Chocolate

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Carefully honing our pirate skills, we went hunting for treasure on the banks of the Thames and in the chocolate shops of London. Under licence we had a look to see what can be seen at low tide with a … Continue reading

Winchester Hat Fair

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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

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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

The Small Isles

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Worrybomb and friends went up to Scotland to explore the Small Isles.  We stayed at Doune Knoydart on the Knoydart peninsula.  We walked, scrambled, got nibbled on by midges, sailed, explored and ate wonderful things. We had incredible weather with sun every … Continue reading

Treasure

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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

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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