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I’ve had such a busy few weeks and haven’t had time to blog which is sad for me. Family life has been choc-a-block so making time to partake in my favourite hobby has been truly difficult. Anyway how’s your past weeks been? Have you checked out the new fashions, or maybe tried a new hobby or recipe? Do let me know and join the linkup below.
Let me tell you about my last couple of weeks. I’ve been enjoying two birthday presents from David. Firstly he surprised me with a night at Canterbury Cathedral. He’d booked the classical music event which was set in an Illuminated Canterbury Cathedral and was incredible.
It featured the legendary Hans Zimmer and John Williams, whose famous musical scores were presented in an illuminated cathedral & were stunning. You may be aware that they both have composed some amazing soundtracks and musical scores for various films and have received accolades and awards for their outstanding work. Our evening in the cathedral, which was preceded by a meal in The Ivy, was fantastic. It really was an enchanting evening that had me entranced from the moment I walked into the fabulous setting.
The week after the concert I was whisked away to Valmorel in the French Alps. David had booked a long weekend skiing for us. It’s my favourite pastime and I can honestly say I’d prefer a winter ski holiday to a summer break anytime. We’d stayed in the little French resort twice before and you can read about both trips here and here.
Our journey started on Thursday morning, early I have to add! We took the Euro Tunnel and headed down to the Alps for the 8 hour journey. My youngest son came with us too and loved the whole weekend just as much as we did. The little village has various restaurants right next to the hotel so it was easy to get tables booked each evening. The Hotel Du Bourg also has a cosy little bar which has a wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff - the huge open fireplace was a crowd pleaser especially for David and my son who took it in turns to tender the fire at every opportunity.
When we couldn’t get ‘fireside’ seats they weren’t impressed and ended up commenting on anyone who had the seats & let it go out! David & James took it in turns to prod and poke the logs, replacing new ones when they felt it was needed! There’s something about an open fire that’s so appealing, just staring at it flicking flames takes me to my happy place. 🔥
We ate in a different restaurant every night and had delicious meals in typical tradition settings complete with wooden surroundings and alpine memorabilia. How on earth did they ski on those wooden skies or walk in those clogs!!!
Ski trips are never about the fashion for me, but more about enjoying the quiet, stillness on the slopes where I can reconnect with myself in the open air which is fresh and grounding. I push myself to the limits when covering the snow, it really does make me feel alive. I’d throughly recommend trying this as a holiday, you never know you might fall in love just like I have.
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Your evening at Canterbury Cathedral sounds very special. The skiing holiday looks wonderful too. I tried skiing a long time ago, it wasn't for me, but I envy those who like it! I feel like a holiday now....x
ReplyDeleteIt was a stunning concert in an amazing venue. I loved it there, Thanks Gail. x
DeleteThat sounds like such an amazing trip; and your birthday night out sounded just fabulous too!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, it was wonderful, I've had a lovely couple of weeks. x Many thanks.
DeleteThat concert at the cathedral sounds amazing! This skiing trip looks like so much fun too. Thanks so much for the link up!
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It really was Kathrine, you would have loved it. Many thanks for stopping by. x
DeleteIt sounds like such a fun holiday! I am so glad you got to go again and hope you will get to go next year too! I haven't skied since before my oldest was born, so probably 20 years ago?
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Such a fun holiday, I love it there and was sad to leave. Do you think you'd ski again? x
DeleteSounds like you had two fantastic birthday presents! What a generous hubby you have! Looks like you had a great time on the ski vacation, and the food looks out of this world! Hope you have a relaxing week, and thanks for hosting the link up.
ReplyDeleteWonderful presents thanks so much for stopping by. My pleasure for the linkup. x
DeleteWhat wonderful Christmas gifts! Your husband knows you so well! I have never skied in my life. I probably would break a bone at this point! I am so clumsy! Thanks, Jacqui, for the link up!
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Thanks Marsha, thanks for stopping by. I hear you with the problem of skiing, I had two little falls, but all good for me. x
DeleteWhat a fabulous weekend you had! And the food looks so delicious. I find the Canterbury cathedral enchanting. It's fairytale like!
ReplyDeleteThe cathedral is amazing, I'm so lucky to have it one my doorstep. Need to visit more like this in the future. x
DeleteHappy Belated Birthday to you! It seems as if you had an incredible birthday celebration! Looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Laura, so kind of you. They were actually Christmas presents, I didn't make that clear - sorry. x
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