… when you’re busy making other plans.
Well that was unexpected! The past six months have been some of the most challenging and rewarding, but they've also been fairly all-consuming. I’m always conscious that I landed my dream job but I do have to balance that with how relentlessly demanding it is.
On top of that, the last quarter of last year included some pretty incredible travel experiences with four countries visited in three months!
Even I can admit that burning the candle on both ends is on brand for me
Before I knew it, six months had passed and I hadn't posted on this blog. The longer I left it, the harder it felt to explain the gap. I've even had a fully written post about our time in Bath sitting in my drafts all this time.
It feels like I’ve been trying to catch my breath for months but I’m happy to say things are finally starting to settle down.
So I’m easing myself back into writing and exploring again, and I’m really looking forward to catching up on everyone else’s adventures. I’ll do my best not to disappear again.
First, though, a little glimpse of what I've been up to all this time.
August
A long weekend in Bath & Salisbury
September
Twelve days in Nea Vrasna in Halkidiki, Greece.
October
A weekend in Budapest.
November
Six wonderful days where we travelled from Zurich to Tirano on the Bernina Express before spending time in Milan.
December
Spending lots of time with family and seeing Ebony Scrooge at Sadler Wells in Stratford.
January
A six mile walk from Gravesend to the Higham marshes and back to Gravesend for the winter lights festival.
February
Catching Tessa Campbell Fraser's Whales at Rochester Cathedral.
March
A visit to the Historic Dockyard Chatham to catch the Call the Midwife tour.
Let me know what you’d most like to read about and I’ll post about that first!
Lots of great trips and adventures. Please, write about Switzerland first
ReplyDeleteHi Tanja! That's the second vote for Switzerland so I'll push it right up the list!
DeleteI hadn't thought about the red telephone boxes for years. Then I wrote up their British history for a blog post and remembered the old days again :)
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Oh, how marvellous! I shall take a look Hels
DeleteGreece! I love Greece. Glad you are OK and congrats on the dream job. I hope you will find time for some blogging occasionally as I enjoy reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteI love Greece now too! I have two votes for Greece now too! And thank you - I love your blog too!
DeleteIt is good to see you back :-)
ReplyDeleteAll you adventures look wonderful but I would like to hear about your November adventure, especially Milan.
Hi Cherie, I was pleased to see you back too after your very short break! That's 3 votes for the Bernina Express - I shall work on that next week
DeleteIt is wonderful to see you reclaiming your space for reflection and sharing after such a whirlwind of professional success and international travel! The transition from a busy "drafts" folder back to an active blog is a great way to celebrate that things are finally settling into a rewarding new rhythm. It's sounds like Greece was a great getaway!
ReplyDeleteIt has indeed been wonderful to emerge from the fog of work! Greece was lovely and votes are now split between Greece and the Bernina Express
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