July and August 2022
A visit to England with youngest daughter, seeing my Dad and sister, as well as my husband’s family and some of my extended family. We enjoyed a holiday in Cornwall, a visit to London, and spent time in the Peak District and Lanchashire.
A month of sunshine in England, time with family, friends, letting go and accepting change.
Summer holiday in North-East Cornwall (part 1)
North-East Cornwall holiday snapshots (part 2)
Summer visit to London in July
Family, hills and roller-coasters!
September 2021 to January 2022
In the midst of a global panic I made the hardest decision of my life, travelling away from my husband and children in New Zealand to be in the UK with my dying Mum and be there for my dear Dad and sister. At that time I had no knowing of when I’d be able to reenter New Zealand. My husband couldn’t leave his work and my daughters had work and school. I left on a one way ticket, knowing the only way I was going to be permitted to book a return flight was when I had secured a quarantine place in one of the government run facilities in New Zealand – of which were in short supply and the only way to book one was to enter a lottery that was opened one a week for an hour (sometimes only once a fortnight).
In England, where half my heart lives
Autumn and a long kiss goodbye
Reflecting on winter walks in England, whilst stuck in quarantine in New Zealand
September 2019 and March 2020
In December 2018 we landed in England as a family of five, for the first time in four years. It was so exciting to be spending Christmas and New Year in England. It was the first Christmas our three children ever experienced in England, shared with all their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Celebrating Christmas with family in England
In April 2018 I spent a fortnight with my dear folks and sister in England, celebrating my 44th Birthday whilst I was there and even running in the Fleet Hal Marathon! It was so special to see them and I am always grateful for the time I have.
Solo trip to England, April 2018
In April 2017 I travelled by myself to England for a quick 9 day visit, whilst the girls stayed in New Zealand with hubby over the Easter break. I was keen to see my Mum, who’d just celebrated her 70th Birthday, and the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with my folks and sister was a real treat. Here’s the posts from that trip…
A hike in the Peak District National Park, from Edale to Chinley
The day after arriving in the Peak District, at my sister’s house, we set out on a crisp spring morning (a chilly 7°C) with my parents and sister’s partner. We took the train, from Chinley to Edale, so we could hike back across the hills, covering nearly 400(m) of elevation gain in 12km… Continue reading
Peak District loves with my folks in England
The second part of my visit to family in England (part one here) was spent in the Peak District, with my folks, sister and her partner. In a short three day, four night visit we enjoyed an 8 mile hike from Edale to Chinley (blog post here), I ran my first fell run at… Continue reading
A fix of family, English countryside & history in Hampshire
Mid April I took off from Wellington, New Zealand, flying over the great Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, to visit my folks in England. I was keen to see my Mum, who’d turned seventy on the 2nd April, and to spend some precious time with her, my Dad, sister and partner. I flew solo, for… Continue reading
SEPTEMBER 2016
Alice, our youngest daughter, went on an amazing adventure with her Mummy in September 2016. They travelled all the way to London, England to spend three amazing weeks travelling through England and Wales, visiting family and celebrating the 70th Birthday of Alice’s Grandad and her Aunty Claire’s 40th Birthday. Here are blog posts of the trip…
The past couple of months have literally flown by and before this year comes to an end I really want to share a last few highlights from my special visit to the UK with my youngest daughter, Alice. I made a photograph book for my folks, which my Mum especially treasures, as sadly she has… Continue reading
September 20, 2016
JULY & AUGUST 2014
Either side of a trip to Copenhagen, accompanying the man of the house on a business trip, we spent time in England and Wales during the months of July and August 2014. Our time was spent catching up with dear family, who we miss terribly as expats. Any time we spend together is extremely precious and the memories we make are what we cherish and hold on to, until the next time.
A family reunion in North Wales
Exploring Portmeirion Village, North Wales
Driving through Wales and a weekend in Cardiff Bay
At home with the folks in Hampshire, England
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JANUARY 2014
LA to UK for 4 days, sans children. A once in a decade trip! Part 1
An English Wedding & a reunion of old friends (Part 2 of my trip to the UK)
Away to the Peak District & pause for thought | Part 3
