Category Archives: UK

The Cape, The Caves and the Garden Route (Oh My)

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If Cape Town had a job, she’d be a supermodel.  Honestly, I can’t imagine a more geographically blessed spot in all the whole wide world.  Vancouver, maybe?  Too much rain, too cold, too expensive.  Sydney, maybe?  Don’t know, never been, but their … Continue reading

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Slowing down en Provence

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Hi, it’s Mike. Jean has done such a nice job with her posts that it feels like there’s not much need for me to add. Not only is she a great writer, but she also has a strong commitment to update and a stay-up-late … Continue reading

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Cuckoo for Cornwall

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More precious than diamonds, silver or gold or even dark chocolate….reliable, high speed wi-fi and clean clothes.  And I’ve got BOTH!   For a very limited time.  Woot woot.   I know that Mike has plans to post something about … Continue reading

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Staring at Rocks

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“WHY are we looking at ROCKS?   We drove all this way just to stare at a bunch of stupid rocks?!?” – Tom, age 9. Yes, indeed.   I’m happy to report that the children are really embracing their hands-on history lessons.  We’re so … Continue reading

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Pizza & Wizards & Castles, Oh My

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I promised myself a decent night’s sleep, but I’m seduced by the quiet, the red-wine-in-a-plastic-cup and the super-fast wifi.   Tom and I are both suffering from colds, despite the record breaking 32 degree weather over here. After leaving London, we … Continue reading

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London Calling….

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   And here we are. Leaving Vancouver…our families, our dog, our dear friends, our jobs, our home.   Difficult.  Exciting.  Conflicted.  Incredulous.  Stressful.  Tearful.  Joyous.  Everything and all things in between.   If I could do it again, I’d plan … Continue reading

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