Manor House

It was a lovely sunny afternoon... went for a stroll at one of my favourite places, Groot Constantia. Spring is so very close.

~ A year ago today I went to see the flowers ~ 

Simon's Town Harbour

It was a beautiful weather today. Went down to Simon's Town for a swim in the sea (cold!), followed by a seafood lunch overlooking the harbour. Great day! 

~ A year ago today I had pizza for lunch ~ 

Memory Lane

Went down to Kalk Bay today, took a stroll along Main Road, popped into a few shops and had lunch at The Annex. Nice way to spend a Sunday!

~ A year ago today I was in Noyers in the French countryside ~ 

Boomslang

This afternoon we went to check out Kirstenbosch's new tree canopy walk.

~ A year ago today I was drinking juice ~ 

Romanesque

I think my favourite church in Florence is San Miniato on the Mount. Was well worth the climb up the hill to see it today.

~ A year ago today my baby cat was being adorable ~ 

Floating Island

Visited the Boboli Gardens this morning - definitely a highlight of our visit to Florence. 

~ A year ago today I was watching New Girl ~ 

Dome

Climbed 414 steps up the Campanile to get a view of Il Duomo and the city.

~ A year ago today I was admiring one of my succulents ~ 

The Arno

Arrived in beautiful Florence today. We're staying south of the river so will be crossing the bridge to the centre of town most days. 

~ A year ago today I had a sandwich for lunch ~ 

Inside the Museum

I've seen a lot of museums this week! This new one at Casa Romana was small but interesting.

~ A year ago today I was wearing tights ~ 

The Raphael Rooms

We toured the Vatican City museum today. Full of incredible treasures.

~ A year ago today I'd just started an easy read ~ 

Roman Fountain

On holiday in Rome! Our first stroll included the grand Piazza Navona. 

~ A year ago today my garden was smelling sweet ~ 

Long Street for Lunch

Joined the gang for burgers and shakes at Royale Eatery today. Yum! 

~ A year ago today I was having fruit for breakfast ~ 

Curios by the Seaside

As always we saw the vendors selling their wares down in Simon's Town when we went for our weekly swim. Water was chilly today! 
~ A year ago today I bought a new dressing gown ~ 

View from the Top

I took the Aerial Cableway up to the top of Table Mountain this evening. It was awesome!
~ A year ago today I was folding laundry ~ 

The Genius

This morning I went down to the Waterfront and visited the Da Vinci exhibition. It was really interesting!
~ A year ago today I was having lunch with friends ~ 

Eiffel Tower

Love this city! Our little hotel is on the left.
~ A year ago today I was busy at work ~ 

The River

We're arrived in Paris today! To help us get our bearings we did a boat trip on the Seine.
~ A year ago today I was eating chocolate ~ 

Abbey

This morning we visited the beautiful and serene Fontenay Abbey. What a special place.
~ A year ago today I was giving Scrap a scratch under her chin ~ 

Rooftops

Today we visited the impressive Château de Tanlay.
~ A year ago today the sky was lovely ~ 

View from the Hill

Looking down to Noyers and surrounding countryside from the view site at the top of the hill outside the village.
~ A year ago today it was a beautiful day in Cape Town ~