April 26: Lilacs
When we came home from Venice last night, these gorgeous flowers were in the porch, a gift from my lovely sister-in-law’s garden. I used to live on Lilac Lane and they are my favourite flower. Continue reading April 26: Lilacs
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April 25: Postcards
Today is St Mark’s Day and Venice is 1590 years old. Continue reading April 25: Postcards
April 23: Grand Canal
We took the ferry along the Grand Canal and an old man told us about his 11-year-old granddaughter. "She is my heart," he said. Continue reading April 23: Grand Canal
April 22: Girls’ Adventure
Maddie and I spent a great afternoon walking around Venice while Richard had a meeting at the university. Highlights: Piazza San Marco, the Da Vinci exhibition (with a bathroom!) and the playground at Giardino Papadopoli. Maddie liked Campo San Polo where we ate fruit. Continue reading April 22: Girls’ Adventure
April 24: Basilica San Giorgio
We took the water bus across to San Giorgio and went to the top of the bell tower for a view of Venice on Easter Day. Continue reading April 24: Basilica San Giorgio
April 21: On Board
We flew EasyJet to Venice and the lack of assigned seating meant we all sat on our own. Luckily Maddie packed The Cat in the Hat. Continue reading April 21: On Board
April 20: 41
Today we went into London with Sarah and the boys to celebrate Richard’s birthday. We walked from Waterloo to the Tate Britain, had lunch and went to the watercolour exhibition. Continue reading April 20: 41
April 19: Peter Rabbit Heaven
Last year the rabbits ate our vegetables but we are hoping for better success with our new raised bed. Today we planted herbs, a tumbling Tom tomato and put up canes. Continue reading April 19: Peter Rabbit Heaven
April 18: Here Comes Peter Cottontail
We rode our bikes to the Savill Garden Easter Trail, which had some Royal Wedding themes. Continue reading April 18: Here Comes Peter Cottontail
April 18: Rows
We planted our vegetable garden and made a family project out of marking the rows. Continue reading April 18: Rows
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