One of our visits whilst we've been home has been to the town of Sheffield as we love it there.  It is 90km east of Wynyard, and inland from Devonport.  We stopped in Devonport first to have lunch and went to Stonies Cafe in the Rooke Street Mall - inside it's all retro with old … Continue reading Sheffield – Tasmania’s Town of Murals

Yesterday we went to a cafe called Two Oaks which is on the Bass Highway at Somerset - anyone my age and older will remember the drive in cinema that used to be there. The cafe has been built out of local stone and timber and is set in a lovely garden - the food … Continue reading Tasmania’s giant crustacean, bruises, and a beautiful beach

For the first time in two and a half years we're having a holiday in the greatest country in the world - Australia. We love visiting home and catching up with everyone but we just wish it didn't involve such a long flight. We've flown with Emirates the last few times as the experience is … Continue reading Beginning our Tasmanian Adventure

On a beautiful sunny Autumn day about a month ago we went into London to explore some hidden gems. Ever since we did our recent street art tour of Camden we've taken more notice of the art we see - the below BT box was painted by Morganic (click the name to go to their website).The first … Continue reading Crossbones Graveyard, everyday heroes, and a cathedral cat

Today was one of our many wanders into London visiting places we've never been before and even ticking something off my bucket list.  Our destination was the building known as the Walkie Talkie, or to be correct, 20 Fenchurch St. We got up very early for a day off so that we could go and … Continue reading A foggy breakfast & a muddy bucket list item.

One of my favourite things to do in London is afternoon tea at a nice hotel, so yesterday that's what we did. What made it even better is that I had a voucher from Groupon which made it much cheaper.The voucher entitled us to a glass of rose fizz each which meant two glasses for … Continue reading Patisserie, Parliament, and Protesters

Earlier in the year my beloved took me away for a night in a lovely bed and breakfast just outside Cromer on the Norfolk coast. The bed was so comfy and very grand, and the breakfast was delicious.Look at my gorgeous man sleeping like a baby.Corner is on the north Norfolk coast and whilst there … Continue reading Colourful but Cloudy Cromer

A great place to visit that's not far from us is Butterfly World near St Albans - get a good sunny day and you'll love it. There's something for everyone with beautiful gardens, a butterfly house, insect centre, children's area, and of course a cafe.The wildflower meadow is so gorgeous and as you wander through … Continue reading Enjoying nature’s beauty at Butterfly World

I recently had the chance to work at Maggie's Highlands for a week which was lovely as we got to see our Scottish family in Nairn.On our way to Gatwick airport via Victoria station we came across one of the DNA sculptures that are currently dotted around London. This one was designed by Chris and … Continue reading A Highland Fling

Years ago my beloved and I stumbled across a music festival on our way home from somewhere - as it was late in the day we just went into the grounds to enjoy the atmosphere. It was one of those occasions where we said that we must come back - well finally we managed it … Continue reading Farewell to Bellowhead at Towersey Festival