Have realised that I have not written on here for some time so maybe it's time for an update.
I am currently enjoying the fact that I'm on my Easter break and still have a week left before normal life has to resume. We went to Venice for a few days right at the start of the break and had an amazing time. We walked so much - done wonders for the thighs and south facing bottom!! It really is a lovely city but I would hate to go in August. The narrow calli are not made for large groups of tourists to pass each other easily!! The Grand Canal is a wonder to behold - we were typical tourists and took a vaporetto from the station down to St Mark's as that is the best way to see it. There are not very many places where you can walk alongside the Canal for any length of time so boat is best to get a good view. We have been reading up on the history of the city and how it came into being in the first place - just a group of people of some mud flats who decided to build a settlement and hey presto you get Venice!! It was just what the doctor ordered.
Now it's back to reality - washing, ironing, shopping but at least there is time to do it which is a luxury in itself. Tomorrow I am meeting a friend for a dose of culture at the Royal Academy to see an exhibition there which I am looking forward to.
Eldest sprog is home from uni for her Easter break and I made the mistake of going to a step class with her yesterday. God do my legs hurt today!! If I stay still for too long moving is decidedly difficult!! That will teach me.
Am reeling from the fact that my car insurance renewal is so steep!! Last year it was £285, this year they want £492. Daylight robbery is what I call it. Have found some cheaper quotes online but still coming in at just under the £400 mark. Unfortunately Peter's renewal has also just come up and that was £386 so there goes this month's attempt to save some money. The chances of a summer holiday are getting less and less.
But at least the sun is shining so I suppose I should just count my blessings instead!
