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Fourth day. ... last skiing day... ... cloudy but wait... ... it got better... ... this is the view from the other side of the valley... ... at an altitude of 2761m (9700ish feet)... it doesn't look steep... trust me it was... Epic.
Day 3. ... snow day... ... also known as 'can't see any mountains' day... ... and 'have no idea where I'm going' day... ... so 'we might as well take a selfie' day and... ... then head to the fancy place with the terrazzo bar... ... and the cool nordic inspired decor for a drink… Continue reading ^^24/2020^^ postcards from Andermatt (Switzerland)
Day 2. ... it started off cloudy... ... then it started to clear... ... and then it was amazing once again... ... the snow got very slushy and heavy after lunch so we explored the village of Andermatt... ... it's very pretty... ... with lots of 'classically Swiss' buildings... ... overlooking the village on one… Continue reading ^^23/2020^^ postcards from Andermatt (Switzerland)
In Italian, when you go skiing for a week you call it a 'white week'. As in we're having a 'white week'. We actually are... and the first day was glorious. ... from our bubble car... ... cool No 2 and stylish girlfriend... ... it looks flat... it wasn't. Also, I'm the slowest one of… Continue reading ^^22/2020^^ postcards from Andermatt (Switzerland)
I rarely get to visit London, too rarely in fact, so going for two days in a row last week, felt like a big treat and reminded me that it's not really that far and I should be more organised and less lazy and visit more often... Yes, it's mad busy. Yes, I end up… Continue reading ^^20/2020^^ a day in London
On Friday my husband and I - in the tone of the Queen's speech please! - popped into London to visit the Studio of Paul Vanstone. Have you ever been into a sculpture Studio? Nah, me neither. Paul makes LARGE pieces and works with marbles and stone from all over the world. Stunning pieces millions… Continue reading ^^18/2020^^ sculpture, anyone?
We're home. It's been relentless since we've been back, for me anyway. The mountain of washing is almost demolished although the ironing pile has correspondingly increased in size, so really I feel like I've made no progress at all. To top it all we've had social engagements to attend, there has been a return journey… Continue reading ^^9/2020^^ postcards from Oman
The day started with a beautiful, peaceful sunrise on the beach And then we got an email from British Airways saying that, for security reasons, our flight was delayed till further notice and, please, it would have been better if we didn't even go to the airport yet. We then found out that our flight,… Continue reading ^^8/2020^^ postcards from Oman
Today I went flying. And it was amazing. And a little terrifying. But mainly amazing. I blame it on the boys that jumped off a mountain... Silly boys. ...this is my baby. My fearless baby... ... that one up there is my husband... you'll be glad to hear that he made it safely back down...… Continue reading ^^7/2020^^ postcards from Oman
... the one for the album cover... ... skimming... a family sport.... ... looking for more skimmable stones... ... low tide... ... magical...
