Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

Hope that your Christmases were as fun and festive as ours, we saw lots of lovely family, indulged in delicious food and felt very lucky to both give and receive thoughtful gifts. Feeling blessed (and full)

Merry Christmas!

#18 of the 30 Day Snap | Countryside Sunset.

Read more about the series here and here.

Day 18. 

Today, I had to show 2 photos since I couldn't pick. We went to this pub to celebrate our Canadian friend being in town and this was the view over all the valley, and oh it was so gorgeous, views over the lakes and a beautiful sunset over the hills. The food and drink were delicious and the staff were great fun. All in all, a great night and we were very sad to say goodbye/reluctant to drive home until the sun had completely set. 

Also, can you believe that this is in London? Well a few miles outside, but still within the county! 

Do you have a favourite pub with a view? any places you like to escape the city to? 

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#17 of the 30 Day Snap | Best sandwich.

Read more about the series here and here.

Day 17.

I dread to think how many of these 30 day snap photos have been of food, but sometimes, I just forget to take a photo (I'm more a video person than photo) and then I look back and all I took a photo of was my lunch.... 

But it will be useful when I'm stuck for ideas when I head to Uni in September, right? 

Now I'm gonna talk about how good this sandwich was, for something we just threw together: 

-a slice of crusty french bread, lightly toasted

-a few pieces of Halloumi cheese, slightly grilled or fried

-some chunks of ripe avocado

-a slice of tomato (or two, or three or four?) 

-a drizzle of balsamic vinegar

then throw it all together and enjoy. 

So good! 

since we are on the topic on sandwiches, what's your favourite? 

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#5 of the 30 Day Snap | Banana Bread.

Read more about the series here and here.

Day 5. 

Today was sunny, I sat outside and read my book and then got some work done and some editing. I also got to reunite with my cousin after 3 months apart and was inspired to make this blueberry and banana bread after I read Rosie's post today and found three brown bananas and some mushy blueberries in the fridge. It was really easy to make and didn't take too long and is nearly all gone, after the family were done!  

Any quick recipe recommendations or food bloggers you like? Tell me in the comments! And also mention if you are also doing the 30 day snap challenge, would love to have a look! 

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Life Lately....

Across from L - R: ITALY: travelling across Italy with multiple suitcases and a guitar on my back,
a last afternoon with my friends in Cremona,
 ENGLAND: tea, reunited with my cats, beautiful spring sunset,
a cool design on the outside of the tube, Grandma and Grandad,
Richmond park with Danielle, delicious homemade salad,
spring blossoms at the park, Me at the top of a high ropes course for guides,
 tea on a early morning volunteering mission in the Chilterns.

The last two weeks have been strange as I made the decision to move back home to London from Italy. It had been a long time coming and the bad (my job) had begun to overrule the good (my friends, travel etc.), which was a shame, since the good was so awesome! I don't regret the decision, but I do wish there had been another way to stay a little bit longer.

Adapting has been strange, and it has taken me a little while to feel normal again. But I'm happy to be back, seeing friends and family, stroking cats, and making videos. Plus, I have the added bonus of knowing that I have a place at university to start in September doing the course that I want to! Life is Good and I'm excited for my friends to be home for the summer soon!

Listening to: Clouds by Zach Sobiech
Such an inspring and heartbreaking story but take the time to watch, it will make you think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC97j6lfyc - the song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NjKgV65fpo - the documentary

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