i love running in the rain
There’s something about running in the rain. You think it’s the last thing on earth you want to do. And then you get out there and it’s brilliant… especially in spring. Read more
Posts from the ‘nice things’ Category
May 2
simple pleasures in achingly expensive Taormina and stunning Savoca, Sicily
(Written, Wednesday 6 September 2017)
The sun is beating down on me. Ryan is snorkeling (3rd mask lucky). I’m feeling pretty happy on my lumi-lilo, compared to all the other less smug humans scattered on this proverbially uncomfortable stoney beach opposite Isola Bella. Every so often a a gentle breeze strokes over me, bringing with it a wash of triumphantly Italian horn music.
purple thistles and 2 magpies playing chicken with a scary looking cow
I’ve had the most splendid weekend. It’s been punctuated with colour, delicious food, Kir Royale (nod to Grandma; along with the cherry tomato plant which has suddenly grown seemingly from nowhere Read more