Hectic Hanoi

So, my time in Hanoi is over and I am haring through the streets in a coach making my way towards Halong Bay. We had had a whirlwind couple of days, seeing the most amazing sites. The streets are a buzz of activities, no rules for driving, anything goes. Scooters are king and go literally … Continue reading Hectic Hanoi

Love where you live.

Today I took my son's dogs on one of the best local walks in the area, round Calf Hey Reservoir off the B6232, the Grane Road. I have lived in the Rossendale Valley for about 35 years and this area never fails to impress me. It is a 2 mile, flat, circular walk, apart from … Continue reading Love where you live.

Just getting a tad excited

Some of my dear friends I made in Thailand and Cambodia last year have already embarked on the tour to Vietnam that I am going on in 23... yes 23 sleeps. https://www.wearebamboo.com/tours/ Of course, they are posting the most amazing photos on Facebook sharing their exploits, do I want to study these to let me … Continue reading Just getting a tad excited

The 7.35 from Manchester Piccadilly

So...3 times a year, I head 'up' to London to attend meetings for the Early Years and Primary phase committee for the Geographical Association. Today is one of those days, I was up at 6 and Dave very kindly chauffeured me the 30 minutes to Piccadilly station for the 7.35 to London Euston. Having boarded … Continue reading The 7.35 from Manchester Piccadilly