Loving Packwood House

I love exploring new places and as my husband and I are members of the National Trust we decided to go visit Packwood house.How I view my photography is different to my husbands and that’s the beauty of individuality.

I’m about the unusual and the unseen if I see what excites me in my minds eye then I know that’s the photographic shot for me.

How Do I Get to See The Best Views In Venice ?

What’s the best view I hear you say , well pretty much every where you look really as Venice is an Instagram ready beauty that doesn’t fail to deliver.Venice, Italy is magical, mysterious, and a photographer’s paradise. It is probably one of the most picturesque and photogenic city in the world. Everywhere you walk or maybe gondola then you point your camera there is something interesting to capture. You will twist and turn with excited anticipation : cobblestone paths church domes, winding canals, people watching ,gondola and bridges.

1. Rialto Bridge find the quiet spots !

The Rialto Bridge is always crowded, day or night with people desperate to get that shot with their selfie stick.However, if you walk away from the bridge in either direction, just a short distance and you will find yourself quiet areas with amazing views of the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, the glorious architecture and the gondolas.

2. The view from the Water Bus to and from the airport

Forgot the 80 Euros Gondoliers even though they are black and very sexy and of course they are the symbol of Venice. But I promise you the water bus to and from the airport is a stunning way to get to your destinations and our hotel destination was a next to Rialto bridge. manoeuvring their sleek, black gondolas are the symbol of Venice. If you want then do go for a 30 minute gondola ride its better value the more of you there is the better as gondola will hold up to 6 people , we didn't go for it but there was plenty of people doing so.

3. Be a Wanderer and Explorer

Before arriving in Venice I had heard horror stories of smelly canals but as we were visiting in December this certainly wasn't the case , the only smell we encountered was walking through the world famous fish markets at Rialto. I believe it can be horridly hot in summer which was the case we found in Rome but you do adjust and of course regular cafe breaks are a must for a drink and the people watching.you probably heard  horrible stories of the heat and the crowds. Those things do exist, but only for people unwilling to look beyond the popular attractions like Piazza San Marco or the Rialto Bridge. Be a wanderer and explorer and just drift away honestly that is the best way to explore  especially on lazy days and holiday find those narrow streets, lazy alleys and those magical quiet canals.

Rustlers Burger Hacking Challenge With Sweet Potatoes

Now my son is at university away from the parent policing of what he eats I’m pleased to say he’s doing ok from cooking his own pasta to making his own cups of tea. Now he leads a busy university life and he does have a shed load of lectures to attend and is flying here there and everywhere for them and st the weekend he has college rugby.Time is short for him at times with the need to get that essay finished or get in that extra bit of studying / revision just before an exam.

And his choice of quick snack is a mircrowave burger but before you shake your head, tut and run away do please hear me out as there is more to it as you will see that Rustlers Fried Chicken Burgers are perfect for for embellishment.Southern Fried Chicken burgers are made from quality chicken marinated with a southern fried breadcrumb.

You can add a tasty side to your burger maybe carrots and hummous or make your own each chutney the possibilities really are endless and the whole family can get involved with helping.

And just because you’re away from home at university it doesn’t meet you can’t adopt a healthy lifestyle which in turn you can show other people.I served my burgers with sweet potatoes fries which really easy to do and once you have made them you'll always want to have them.


This post is an entry for Britmums Burger Hacking Challenge sponsored by Rustlers 

Silent Sunday At Croome Park

If I couldn’t See The Wood For The Trees

I live on the edge of Suburbia long ago it was was a sleepy little village but it since been swallowed by the trappings of modern life.But it’s sleepp little heart remains and I’m so glad as I can escape at any point into the countryside. At the bottom of my road there’s 3 farms and another on my way to where I work at the school.From bedroom windows I can see the uniform tiles of a robot suburban living but I can also see the trees of the park of the countryside and one of the woods near me.

Trees are never ordinary, I love trees and I love looking at them.

If I couldn’t see the wood for the trees I’d be sad as I love my surroundings.