Well folks! Long time no blog! How are you all? I trust you all enjoyed the Christmas and New Year festivities as much as I did? I recieved many a wonderful gift for Christmas, and the gorgeous new Cath Kidston bag above is just one of them... My new space themed bag (which is actually a kids bag!) is the perfect size for my mini laptop and was a present from my lovely sister.
How did you spend Christmas? My Christmas was filled with scrummy food, board games (Trivial Pursuits, card games, scrabble, and LOTS of bananagrams!) and family gatherings! We had 9 round for Christmas dinner, a boxing day buffet with Danny's family and a big New Years house party for family and friends.
I've had a fabulous year, starting my first year of teaching, and I'm incredibly excited about what 2012 will bring... I've kick started the New Year with some new spectacles - above! I've also booked mine and Danny's first proper holiday, we're off to Athens in the half term for a spot of relaxing and sight-seeing together. I cannot wait!
What are you looking forward to most in 2012?
Have you made any exciting plans?
I have just returned from a city break in Athens. It was a wonderful mini break after a long and tiring half term at school... Above is a snap of me on a rocky hill just outside of the Acropolis. The views were spectacular and you could see the whole of the city sprawled out all around you - beautiful!
Beutiful views of the snowy Alps on our flight to Athens.
Our meal in the traditional family-run Greek taverna. The meatballs, moussaka and the greek slad were delicious!
Mmmm feta and olives!
We did have a bit of bad luck with the weather and here's me doing the obligatory "singing-in-the-rain" moment.
Nutella croissant for breakfast!? Yes please!
Goats cheese and olives are among my favouite things... so I was in heaven!
One of the theatre's at the foot of the Acropolis
On our first day we visited the Acropolis, as we reached the lofty ruins a huge dark ominous cloud came across the hills and there was a thunder storm! With the Acropolis being build on solid rock we quickly felt like we were rock-pooling with all the huge puddles springing up! We got absolutely drenched, but we made a quick pit-stop to a Starbucks for tea and hot chocolate and changed into dry clothes at our hotel.
Beautiful views!
Over the break (on Valentine's Day) there was also a little addition to my ring finger...
Ta-dah! The beautiful engagement ring :D
Relaxing and enjoying the views... one guess to decide which feet belong to me!
I would totally recommend a visit to the Greek Capital. There is so much to see, culture to take in, and delicious food!
