Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Out & About
The entrance leaflet to the garden states that it is one of the oldest Arboreta in Britain and gives a brief background detail of the delights that are in store:
The Arboretum was originally planned by Earl Mountnorris around 1800, and it is thanks to his botanical knowledge, discoveries , and foresight, that the Arboretum is [...]
17 Comments CherryPie on Nov 7th 2012
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
It is the weekend before my birthday and to celebrate (or is that commiserate), a short excursion was penciled in my diary a few weeks ago. A weekend away was ruled out due to the timing of my bathroom repairs.
This time of year is always a little tricky for days out, because most places I [...]
22 Comments CherryPie on Nov 4th 2012
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…It is only November 3rd and they are selling real Christmas trees already!!!
I took this photograph whilst I was out and about today.
12 Comments CherryPie on Nov 3rd 2012
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Paris 2012
After breakfast we said our goodbyes to the remainder of the southern contingent (two had already left the day before). They went off to do some shopping whilst we made our way to the Place de La Concorde to see the obelisk and the fountains which turned out to be especially spectacular due to the [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Oct 29th 2012
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The original plan for the day was to arrive at Trocadero and take in that view of the Eiffel Tower and then walk through the gardens before ascending the tower. The hotel receptionist advised that there were two hour queues at the weekend so the plan was flexed and we went straight to the [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Oct 27th 2012
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The day started off with a typically French breakfast which was a refreshing change to the chain hotels that try and cater for all tastes. After breakfast we set off exploring in light drissle which continued for most of the day, but at least it wasn’t cold and we were mostly indoors. Our first [...]
22 Comments CherryPie on Oct 25th 2012
Filed under Anecdotes, Gardens, Holidays, Paris 2012
The day had finally arrived for my extended family get together in Paris. The midlands contingent were just leaving for the airport as the southern contingent arrived in Paris via Euro-star. The journey to the airport, the meet and greet parking service, the flight and the private taxi from airport direct to hotel all ran [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Oct 24th 2012
