6 April Relaxing Day

Well I've enjoyed a very relaxing Sunday. So not much to say other than this morning I managed to buy some strawberries (not quite the Empuiabrava market price) and investigated the cost of Easter eggs (ridiculously high!). Whilst shopping I also noticed the variety of hot cross bun on offer. 

OK. Who out there is eating these weird and wonderful flavours? In my mind a hot cross bun comes as one bog standard flavour, is cut in half, toasted and served topped with butter. The thought of a strawberries and cream flavour just does not do it for me.

Anyway we managed to squeeze in a brisk Sunday afternoon walk along the riverside. Luckily no high tides, but there was a busy riverside pub where we stopped for coffee and flapjacks in the sunshine.

Rather pleasingly I've read that the Scandinavian breeze, which is causing our current nippy weather, is dying down by the end of the week. It'll soon be 'taps off'!

After our quiet day it looks like tomorrow is going to be busy. We're lined up for a walk and then lunch out so a packed day for the girls.

5 April Wine Delivery

After a slow start to the morning I went off on a wine delivery run to some of our friends, who we met in Spain but also live just 20 minutes away from us in Kent.

They always fly out to their place, as they have a car out there, whereas we always drive. This means we have taken small bits and pieces out for them that can't fit in hand luggage, with this trip being a wine and olive oil delivery.

It was lovely to catch up with them and comment on how we're having more sunshine in Kent than we had our in Spain. Trust us Brits to get onto the weather!!

In the afternoon it was a trip to Kings Hill to collect a jacket that had been ordered and I came across this art piece. Not one I'd noticed before as I don't usually walk in from the direction I used from the car park. It's always quite pleasant to come across something new and different. 

I also found out after a bit of googling that there are quite a few sculptures around Kings Hill. I've set myself a challenge to go on the trail to visit them all this year. You'll have to see if I do it or not!!

This evening I've been watching an ITVx police drama The Bay. I hadn't realised I had two series to catch up on. A great excuse to enjoy with my 3 chocolates (I've rationed myself otherwise the box would be empty on one sitting) which are delicious. I've got another 3 evenings to go before they're finished and then it's back to an evening apple! 😆

4 April Haircut Friday

Ian was up and out early this morning with his rucksack, getting a lift with Freddie to the train station. He was heading out for an early train to get to Portsmouth for the start of his CCF course. While he's away I'm going to hopefully catch up with my friends so it'll be a busy time until I next see him in Wales.

With our travelling around I always try to sort out a haircut every couple of months, or at least when we're back in Kent. This usually means that I have to take remedial action on my fringe when needs must, with a pair of nail scissors. I have gained some experience of chopping away at it over the last few years.😆

Poor Emily, my hairdresser, always has a laugh at my attempts as I think my cut looks straight but when she's having to sort it out it's all over the shop!

Anyway, a very enjoyable girl's morning having my hair put in order first and then Amy had a cut and blow-dry. All presentable for the next couple of months!

Today we had another warm day with temperatures supposedly higher than in Málaga. Another good day for getting washing dried outside. Certainly makes a difference to having to have the tumble drier in action and the washing smells different when it's line dried. Can't quite describe it but definitely a fresh, outdoor smell!

With our next week showing a continuation of the decent weather I'm looking forward to getting some walks completed. I already have a few walks planned with friends next week.

I forgot to take any photos out and about today so you've got a picture of my sewing 😀