We spent five nights In England with my 'little sister' Kate, who I worked with in Chile. Kate's parents were away and very kindly let us stay in their cottage outside of Ludlow. The weather was amazing and the company exceptional.

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The view from the cottage!

Each day usually involved doing something active and lunch somewhere beautiful. We visited Carding Mill valley and enjoyed a hike.

Unfortunately it wasn't so flat!

We took a drive to Symonds Yat and had a less strenuous day.

Our nice flat walking path! We walked down one side of the river and crossed a bridge.

We had to catch the hand pulled ferry back to where we started.

We rewarded ourselves with a pub lunch and a beer.

The next day we decided to leave the car at home and walk into Ludlow. Google maps told us it would take an hour and a half but wanted to send us along main roads. We opted for the public footpaths instead and it took us about two and a half hours. It was so much nicer than Google's suggestion. Who says Google is never wrong!

Nick visited Ludlow castle while the girls went to the market and checked out the second hand shops.

Sunday was spent having coffee by the river in Ludlow and then a walk in the Forrest.

There was time for another picnic down by the river.

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“……..when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life…….”

Samuel Johnson

We have spent the last two weeks in London looking after two gorgeous but cheeky black cats in Pinner. We had a wonderful time catching up with friends, relaxing and visiting a few of the tourist attractions on offer.

Mittens Felix

Double trouble!

We spent a lot of time wandering around the South Bank and down by the Thames.

One person decided to sunbake on the beach. Don't know about the water but at least there is sand on the beach!

We took a tour of the Tower of London.

and a ride on The London Eye.

We also did a Jack the Ripper walking tour.

We spent an afternoon in Golders Hill park catching up with the gorgeous Milla and the adorable Max.

My friend Carol returned from Turkey, picking up her handsome foster baby on the way home.

A junior Gary Coleman

I'm jealous of your hair!

With Christopher and Barry.

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NITRO POACHED APERITIFS

Vodka and Lime Sour, Gin and Tonic, Campari Soda

“LIKE A KID IN A SWEET SHOP”

Just like Christmas afternoon, after a delicious meal, there is nothing better than nana nap!

This post is dedicated to Dan, Mark, Lynne, Les, Brooke, Paul and Doreen. Thank you for such a brilliant experience! We love you! X

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On our last Friday night in Buenos Aires we tried a new closed door restaurant called NOLAbuenosaires run by Liza from New Orleans out of a stylish house in Palermo.The menu consisted of four courses with matching wines and we were seated at a communal table of eight with three Americans and three locals. The food, wine and conversations were great and we would recommend that anyone visiting Buenos Aires pays Liza a visit.

NOLAbuenosaires is opened on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Liza also does pop up events at local restaurants. (Details of which can be found on her blog)
Liza's blog

On Sunday we visited the market in San Telmo, wandering the streets and taking in the many sights and sounds. I am glad we allowed the whole day to do this as the market stretched over many, many blocks!

We stayed at Patios de San Telmo after finding an great deal on booking.com. The hotel was amazing and we would recommend it if you want to stay nearer to the centre.

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