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Road trip – finale

October 22, 2017 ~ cathystrings ~ 3 Comments

Palm trees and hot tubs Once upon a time, an English symphony orchestra decided that an ornate Tuscan church would make a lovely alternative to their usual London concert venue, and a plan was hatched forthwith. A plan that came to the ears of a lady writer and her chap, with an invitation to pack … Continue reading Road trip – finale

Road trip – part two

August 25, 2017August 28, 2017 ~ cathystrings ~ 2 Comments

Part two - roof down (for ten minutes) As the car swung through the open gates...wow.  A beautiful, palatial French manor house, dating back to 1766, set in lush green grounds. Cream coloured stone, the fourth tier in grey brick with matching slate roof. Tall double doors in the centre, with pairs of long shuttered windows … Continue reading Road trip – part two

Road trip – part one

August 20, 2017August 25, 2017 ~ cathystrings ~ 4 Comments

Part one - roof up As a schoolgirl, September for me always brought with it a mixture of feelings. Joy, at the thought of using my new pencil case, sporadic slivers of excitement at the idea of fresh beginnings and the unknown, but predominantly, trepidation. New school year, new lessons, new teacher. Eeek! At primary school … Continue reading Road trip – part one

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