Yesterday was a fun day out with the family in Copenhagen, but before I start to tell you all about it, I would like to acknowledge the lovely people who have told me about this and the many other places I have explored and dined in Copenhagen. They are Rikke […]
Travel & Hotel
Danish Design Centre, Copenhagen
En route to the Tivoli gardens in Copenhagen yesterday, I came across the Danish Design Centre. Despite there being no exhibition showing, the centre itself was a rich resource of design. As I entered, the colourful Doo-Wop lights by Louis Poulsen caught my eye. It was interesting to find out […]
Architecture in Copenhagen
Just popping over to post some pictures whilst on holiday in Copenhagen. The mention of Copenhagen conjures up an image of history steep in design. This was certainly evident in the architecture as we strolled along the street. Love the old style facades of houses in varied colours, lining the […]
A day in the Wiltshire countryside
Yesterday was certainly a ‘full’ day. I started off with a fairly busy morning in the Emergency department. When I finished, I jumped into the car with the family, determined to make the most of a sunny day. We decided to head into the Wiltshire countryside for some fresh outdoor […]
Glamping in Leeds castle
My daughter has constantly requested to go camping. Being a creature of comforts, I didn’t fancy that small tent, sleeping bag affair. It’s not to say that I haven’t done it before. I can remember when I did a 2 week expedition in the Lake District for my Gold Duke […]
A day trip to Whitstable Beach
Last weekend, I took some time off from work, determined to spend quality Summer time with the family. Every Summer, we visit Whitstable for its lovely beach, only a relatively modest driving distance from London. Last year was rather blustery, but this year we were blessed with warm sunshine. The […]
A day in the Cotswolds and Daylesford Organic farm
Yesterday was a day spent with the family in the Cotswolds. It’s lovely to leave the city every now and then for outdoor space, fresh air and a leisurely pace. We drove first to the picturesque village of Woodstock, near Oxford. The cottage above was the dwelling of Thomas Chaucer, […]