What I love about travel is that you do not have to go far to see the world.  You can visit the local sites in your area as a traveler with a new set of eyes.  However, if you are going to be traveling to another country you will need to have your passport and... Read More »

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Today my husband and I have been married for 10 years. It has become the most important anniversary milestone in our twelve years together and our ten years of marriage.  It is a realization in itself that we have been married this long but there is no denying the fact when I also remember that... Read More »

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Yesterday we attended our second fete for the Summer season and it will not be our last.  Though we almost feared the weather would have ruined this gem of summers in Great Britain. It was set to begin at noon but we did arrive until three because of the pouring rain.  Miraculously the rain stopped... Read More »

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This weekend we were blessed with a break in the rain and a lovely sunny Saturday.  We took the opportunity to explore a new area near our home in Bath, England.  As active participants of country walks through the English countryside, we love finding new paths to enjoy.  We begun our walk through the town... Read More »

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If you follow my blog you know that my husband and I love living in England. One of our favourite things to do is go on walks on the weekend. When the weather is really wet sometimes we hide inside. But today it was not only warm, but the sun was out along with the... Read More »

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Today was a bank holiday here in England and so Ryan had the day off of work.   Since the boys were already off of school for Easter break,  we were able to get two days of country walking in this weekend.   Yesterday we walked for four hours and today for nearly five  as... Read More »

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This past week I had the opportunity to go to my first farm shop, since relocating back to England. Dick Willows is forty minute walk from our house making it quite convenient. Sadly Dick Willows is leaving its location just as I find this gem.   The silver lining being that while they are here everything is currently... Read More »

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