This week my '10 Things Tuesday' is very special- 10 things I'm looking forward to, as I go home for the summer holiday.
1. Family
2. Home
This is the view from my parent's kitchen window. Our house is surrounded by fields. My own house is rented out whilst I live abroad- so home for me is 'Home, Home'- My parents and grandma's houses that we have had since 1973.
3. Friends
Meeting up with friends will be a big bonus over the summer. Friends from my school days, nursing days, workplace and the US. Finding time to see them all might be tricky, but I'll try.
4. Afternoon Tea
It's funny the things you want when you can't get them- proper afternoon tea, with scones, jam and cream. Sandwiches, little cakes etc- all those lovely delectable things- whether it be for morning coffee, 'Ladies who Lunch' or afternoon tea- I can't wait:)
5. Days out and about
Whether it be the Lake District, Scotland or anywhere else for that matter. I'm looking forward to visiting old haunts and new places.
6. Wide open Spaces
Living so near to the lakes and Scotland means that I have a world of wide open spaces to explore. It will be great just to get out and about.
7. Festival
One particular highlight will be the annual Rewind Festival. I'll be there singing along to all those 80's tunes although I won't (Unlike many) be wearing some dubious 80's clothing!
8.Shops
So looking forward to visiting cute little craft and gift shops.
9.Camping
I love camping and I'm looking forward to spending some nights under canvas. Unfortunately,
This year my dad isn't too well, so my mum and I won't be able to have our annual camping trip- Instead it might just be me- unless I can drum up some others who are mad enough to want to spend an English Summer in a tent- English Summer = Rain!
10. Food
No visit home will be the same without good old fashioned home cooked food. Cumberland Sausages of course, but also rhubarb, fish and chips, steak pie, bacon, cheese, fresh bread, scones...etc etc...
So many things to look forward to... The count down begins!
Amanda x
You must be counting down the days. So much to look forward to. I hope the weather behaves itself for you. We're having a heatwave at the moment. It's most unlike England!
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I keep hearing about the good weather- no doubt it will turn once I get there!
DeleteSo many nice things and people to look forward to. I'm really excited for you!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it- but I shall have to think about packing soon!
DeleteΙ'm happy for you Amanda! I wish you enjoy all these precious moments to the full!
ReplyDeleteThank you:)
DeleteMost of those things just about sum up home for me too. Less than a week until your plane touches down in Manchester! Looking forward to hearing all about your British adventures. x
ReplyDeleteKnowing me I'll be telling you all about them:)
DeleteWhat a great collection of things here, sounds like you have a lot planned for your trip home, I'll look forward to hearing about your adventures :)
ReplyDeleteWe haven't been camping for a few years and we sold our good tent, we just have a tiny dome tent now, but recently I've been thinking about camping a lot - I feel the urge to go! It's so hot over here at the moment we were seriously considering camping in the garden, just to be a bit cooler at night! It was 20 degrees C outside on Sunday night at midnight :(
Once a camper, always a camper. The heat sounds great- even in summer i'm usually cold in a tent! If you do go- enjoy:)
DeleteI bet you you are looking forward to seeing your family and friends.
ReplyDeleteYes, it'll will be nice to catch up with everyone and even though I speak to family most days- it's not the same as being with them, so that will be good.
DeleteWhat wonderful simple pleasures to look forward to ... have fun ~ Sarah x
ReplyDeleteYes, looking forward to it all, thanks :)
Deleteso many things to look forward to! I camped last week, I wish it had been this week, it's much warmer.....
ReplyDeletehopefully i'll get some warm weather too- but not getting my hopes up!
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