As the winter of January / February 1979 wrapped us in its enveloping shroud, more guests decided to come to Michael's Nook. I can't blame them. Winter in the Lake District is a beautiful season. Ultimately I worked there every season except summer, when the place is so over-run by tourists that its charm is … Continue reading Another instalment in the Michael’s Nook Saga
England
My Picture Story Book of England – Part 2, Cambridge
After we (temporarily) took our leave of our Kentish friends Bill and I were off to Cambridge. This time we were visiting 'B' who met her partner 'E' when she was staying with us in Sydney years ago. Now she is a mum with two young daughters, and is in the process of returning to her … Continue reading My Picture Story Book of England – Part 2, Cambridge
My Picture Story Book of England – Part 1, Staying with Friends in East Kent
After a week of unstable Internet access it appears a window of opportunity has opened up, so I am taking advantage of it to put together a pictorial montage to summarise our month in England. We had a day trip to London with part of the English family. We drove up from Thanet, parked near Blackheath, had a walk … Continue reading My Picture Story Book of England – Part 1, Staying with Friends in East Kent
The Reluctant Retiree 