I have a new happy place. It is called Cherating. A small, sleepy village about half way down the eastern coast of peninsular Malaysia. The area is know for its surfing, but it’s off season now. I gather the waves are more impressive during the monsoon, November through February time. But I’m not really one […]

I simply cannot resist petting every single kitty cat that I meet. Seriously. It’s quite amusing. Especially when certain kitties decide that they would really rather not be petted and run a mile leaving me pouting in the street. Tee hee. Thankfully, I have met some wonderful felines on my travels to date and have […]

Woo. Yay. I’m back in SE Asia. I arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday evening and couldn’t have been happier to be faced with the humid heat and the smell of fabulous stall food. I’m spending a few days in KL then heading to the east coast of the peninsular for some beach action. And […]

I almost forgot to upload these adorable pics from my last visit to Gateshead. I swear this little boy is going to be a heart breaker. Yes…more pictures of the lovely LJ, my 10 month old nephew. Ta-da…

Looks like spring is making an appearance. The bulbs are poking their pretty little heads through the soil at long last. We have crocus and snowdrops galore here in Thrumpton. And every single one brings a smile to my face. I absolutely love the spring. That sense of awakening, of hope, of wonderful things to […]