Yesterday's day of fun found us heading to Strathpeffer which is 34 miles northwest of us. It's a lovely little town which used to be a spa town popular with health tourists. The train station, which used to bring people seeking the health benefits of the local waters, closed in 1951 and is now home … Continue reading A Disused Railway Station & Childhood Memories in Strathpeffer
Coffee & Creativity in Grantown on Spey
Sometimes we need to have a day that is all about fun and self care - our solution, to go and do something creative. We headed to Grantown on Spey and of course before we could do anything else we had to have a coffee and cake break at the lovely Elephants in the Pantry. … Continue reading Coffee & Creativity in Grantown on Spey
Top Ten Thursday – Quotes & Memes
It's Thursday which means another top ten - and a chance to share some inspirational quotes alongside some silly memes that always make me smile. Thanks Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom for setting the theme.My list definitely has a split personality, one the thoughtful, introspective girl, and the other side is a coffee and cat obsessed … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – Quotes & Memes
Wednesday Hodgepodge: Falling for everything
It's time for the Wednesday Hodgepodge with a set of questions set by Joyce From This Side of the Pond. This post comes with a health warning and a very random thought at the end.Warning, Warning - this blog post contains extremely mushy romantic stuff! 1. What's something you'd rate a 10/10? Tell us why.Before I … Continue reading Wednesday Hodgepodge: Falling for everything
A Highland Sunday Drive
After not leaving the house at all yesterday (rain and a headache kept me indoors) we headed out for a Sunday drive like a couple of old pensioners. First we went to Aviemore as there was a craft market on, but because of the rain it was a bit of a washout. As we couldn't … Continue reading A Highland Sunday Drive
Top Ten Thursday – Chores
This week's top ten is about chores - the ones we love (really??) and the ones we loathe (too easy). My biggest problem with this list is that I'm going to come out of it sounding like a houseworkaphobe (and yes that is a serious medical condition). Thanks as always to Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday – Chores
Wednesday Hodgepodge – problematic confetti
It's hodgepodge Wednesday time and I'm cutting it fine but at least there's still an hour to go of this day. The questions are set by Joyce of the blog From This Side of the Pond.1. Is a picture worth a thousand words? Elaborate.Pictures evoke so many different thoughts in people, some bringing back beautiful memories … Continue reading Wednesday Hodgepodge – problematic confetti
Glamping in Glenshee
At the weekend I ticked another item off my bucket list, and that was glamping (glamorous camping). We stayed at the wonderful Glenshee Ecocamp which is in Perthshire and 94 miles away from us. The drive down is through stunning scenery and even the sky was spectacular.I love the quirky things we find when we're out … Continue reading Glamping in Glenshee
Top Ten Thursday: Decisions
Today's top ten Thursday is all about decisions - the regular everyday ones and the huge life changing ones. Thank you to Tamara at Part-time Working Hockey Mom for setting the theme. I'm not always the best at making decisions, and can ruminate over things for ages.1. Clothes: I've never been very good at deciding what … Continue reading Top Ten Thursday: Decisions
Hodgepodge Wednesday – my convoluted ramblings
I've discovered the Wednesday Hodgepodge challenge which is hosted by Joyce at the blog From This Side of the Pond and is our answers to a selection of questions - be prepared for seeing how my brain works in a slightly rambling way.1. When you think about your future what do you fear most? Hope for … Continue reading Hodgepodge Wednesday – my convoluted ramblings
Tasmanian Abroad 