Thanksgiving in Wales - v2

Last weekend was the (now) annual thanksgiving weekend in Wales - and we've now grown to 16 adults and 2 kids.  We found a fantastic house in the countryside that easily accommodated the group - and allowed for some backyard football (american style, not soccer), multiple family style dinners and some welcome country walks.

Rome!

Where better to spend a long weekend then a jaunt down to Rome - my first trip and I can't wait to return!

Remember Summer?

I do! ...and I have some pictures to help commemorate a truly fantastic British summer...

 

Country weekend with Bec and Zoe - a bit of hiking around Box Hill in Surrey

 

The lovely Anna during her visit in August - we took a day trip to Brighton

 

Kayaking on the Themes with Liz and Bec

 

Tasty cocktails with Liz

 

Not really summer (October actually) but a football match at Manchester United (with Bec)

 

Marrakech!

I know I know...it's been a while :-(  But I'll stay back up with some fun pictures from last weekend in Marrakech.  There were souks (markets), camels and lots of tagine!

my camel's name was Omar...Bec was lucky enough to get Victoria Beckham!

Dubrovnik!

A week in Croatia was just what the doctor ordered for some time away from the office :)  My good friend Keri and I hopped off for 5 days in Dubrovnik and i already can't wait to go back!

Cocktail Class

Apologies for the long break...between a few weeks in the states and a trip to Croatia and as you'll see some busy weekends(!) I haven't sat down a blogged in much too long.

Some quick photos from a cocktail making class which my friend Bec invited me along to - as you can see we had a great time!

Giant's Causeway

Because it's not like I've been busy lately...it seemed a weekend trip was in order :-)  Traveling with my good friends Chris, Margaret and Sarah (yes, another one) we hoped away for 2 days in Northern Ireland.  The purpose really was for a road trip up to see Giant's Causeway (pictures below) - which though we were completely soaked from the rain...was gorgeous and a great time.

---> Private snug to grab some Guinness and warm up!