Chase Coventry

... Friday, and I am going to be ready for it if it does. I have a huge chunk of admin blocked out so will have time on my side but fingers crossed it all goes well. <br><br>The weather has turned pretty horrid today with the first major winds - had to wear a beanie to the bus stop for the first time today as my hair was blowing madly and obstructed my visual field - and even then it was tied ...

... the moment.<br>Spent the day doing boring things - reading up on some CPD/Professional activities and sorting some files/photos on my computer. Made a cake to take to work - Guinness Chocolate Cake (A Nigella gem (she really is a domestic goddess if this is anything to go by - recipe available online for anyone interested)). Should have got out and about and see Brum for my last weekend here but got sidetracked and figured I ...

I am being to think I am absolutely mad for doing this ... my bag has been re-packed no less than 10 times to find some space for a mascara and a pair of sparkly flip-flops, both of which I thought were essential items, until I remmebered that I am going to Africa and in fact fighting off bugs should really be my number one priority. So out came the sparkly flip-flops and the mascara and back in went the mossie net and deet spray!!<br ...

... I'll probably initially feel homesick when I arrive in strange surroundings, but hopefully that will soon pass.<br><br>I'm so excited ... new places, new people, the sun - a complete adventure - bring it on!<br><br>Back to reality for now, and back to organising storage, insurance, membership cancellations etc.<br><br>Ciao for now<br><br>xxx

... and visited the oldest inn in England (built in 1189AD!) which is built right in to the cliff-face around the bottom of the castle. We took some photos with Robin Hood's statue and wandered around some of the older parts of town. We will probably go back to Nottingham at some point to take some of the more detailed tours within the castle and also a fantastic looking tour of the old court-house and jail. <br> <br><br>So there you have it, a ...

... time to go travelling we are hurtling towards departure day with many things yet to sort out. <br>To-do lists grow despite striking things off. &#8220;Highest priorities&#8221; is a pointless consideration as there is nothing that can be left undone. There are three main categories: van modifications, paperwork including insurances and accounts, buying and readying the flat for rent. We could have fully ...

... both the <br>pies, got a drink from Boots and then walked to Magdelen college <br>where C.S. Lewis studied and then back for a Cornish pastie to share <br>as we were stillhungry.<br> Back on the bus, we headed towards Stratford-upon-Avon..ShakespearEs <br>house via Woodstook and Blenheim Palace. shakespeares birthplace, was <br>a place..with a roof ...not terribly thrilling, so we walked <br>around..I bought a pair of trackie pants..and just looked at the <br>quaint shops. W walked ...

... is excellent and you can log in and check your booking at any time. I have made my first travelling mistake! and we haven't left the country yet. I am a naturally friendly person and will chat to anyone at any time! so I thought it was amazing that a man from Mumbai was being so incredibly friendly on a travel forum in recommending hotels and sights and his country to us. I was very excited at meeting such warm people while we ...

... hundred narrow steps to the top of the tower where the view of the countryside and gardens was magnificent. The dungeon was, as you'd expect, the complete opposite with a small hole in the floor where prisoners were placed and then forgotten about. The interior of the living quarters were reasonably extravagant and the hallways painted a deep shade of pink, outside in the gardens peacocks pranced on the beautiful ...

August 13, 2000 &#8211; Sunday<br><br>London to Stratford to Oxford<br><br>We arrived in Stratford and took a tour of Anne Hathaway's house (the wife of William Shakespeare). Very short people must have lived here, because there is no head room for me in this house. (BevNote: There are SOME advantages to being short!) There are ...