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Partners in Crime, and other things
Apr. 6th, 2008 11:00 amWell, we're back. Had a wonderful time in Venice, a city that completely lives up to expectations. I'm very glad I did my homework first by watching "Francesco's Venice" on DVD. Made the whole experience more rewarding. It was fascinating to be in a completely car-free city, and all the praise heaped on its beauty was entirely justified. We had excellent weather and a reasonable little hotel right at the heart of things, just minutes from the Rialto Bridge.
Food was good, and I probably need a course of Adipose pills to get me back to a reasonable size.
After two frustrating days back home waiting for British Airways to return our luggage, DD was off to Guide Camp and DH and I to a Michelin-starred hotel deep in the Lake District. Had a fabulous meal, were thoroughly pampered and did a short but scenic hike on the Saturday. Got caught in a brief snowstorm on the fell top but it cleared enough to give us a memorable view down the length of Lake Windermere. We then descended into Troutbeck, a village that sounds more interesting than it actually is, had a quick look around a National Trust property (Townend) and got home just as the new DW was starting. Perfection.
Oh well, back to normal now. The washing machine's flooded, my son's home wanting food, still no luggage and the cat is distraught after her first stay in a cattery without her mum, who sadly died last year. The house is a tip and I can't do any laundry. Outside, brilliant sunshine with snow on the ground.
My TV thoughts below, to avoid spoiling people.
Food was good, and I probably need a course of Adipose pills to get me back to a reasonable size.
After two frustrating days back home waiting for British Airways to return our luggage, DD was off to Guide Camp and DH and I to a Michelin-starred hotel deep in the Lake District. Had a fabulous meal, were thoroughly pampered and did a short but scenic hike on the Saturday. Got caught in a brief snowstorm on the fell top but it cleared enough to give us a memorable view down the length of Lake Windermere. We then descended into Troutbeck, a village that sounds more interesting than it actually is, had a quick look around a National Trust property (Townend) and got home just as the new DW was starting. Perfection.
Oh well, back to normal now. The washing machine's flooded, my son's home wanting food, still no luggage and the cat is distraught after her first stay in a cattery without her mum, who sadly died last year. The house is a tip and I can't do any laundry. Outside, brilliant sunshine with snow on the ground.
My TV thoughts below, to avoid spoiling people.
