I spent a lot of yesterday looking up. Watching the sky and tripping over things. For weeks the predominant cloud display has been a complete cover. But yesterday a change came and the clouds were skudding across the sky. Gathering in long curtains. Performing their long languid slow motion dance. Stretching.
On show again. A gallery of fluff and promise.
For me today, after all the chores and cleaning of the barns, I am getting my little suitcase out. Due to the gypsyish nature of this trip I am only taking a small cabin bag. I HATE travelling with big bags especially when using public transport. I will only be away 10 days. (I think – I need to check that.) Both countries I am travelling to will be winter so that makes it even easier.
There is a high of 29f/-1 forecast for our neck of the woods today with sun, which will be nice. Cold is one thing – cold and sun is quite another. A very pleasant other. We are at 16f/-8c presently with London sitting on 51f/10c.
Today my goal is to get a picture for you of each group of animals.
A proper walk-about post (we have not done one for ages!)
Tomorrow will be my last day posting until I pop up in London on Monday. . I have guest posts all lined up for you. In fact for each of my travel days(when i am on trains or in planes or automobiles) you will be entertained by gardeners and farmers from around the world. And on Tuesday I meet up with another couple of bloggers for lunch in the city.
I lived in London for years ending about a decade ago and though I will be ducking and diving tube strikes I am really looking forward to navigating London on the underground again. And walking about with Camera House. I love the big city. And I look froward to writing posts for you from there (and elsewhere!!)
I will say goodbye tomorrow morning with (hopefully) pictures of everyone.
Have a lovely day.
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
52 responses to “and the skies blew in”
London! I didn’t guess that. So close but yet so far! Sending Co Mayo, Ireland love your way for a safe journey.
Enjoy your visit to London! It’s drizzly and grey here right now but surely that will change by Monday 🙂
Quick question – do you roll your clothes for travel or lay them flat? Quick comment – I hate looking like a tourist when I travel, so I only take one ‘nice’ outfit for a special occasion. Quick wish – enjoy your travels for all of us and come home safely! Tata!
Yes I hope you have a wonderful time Miss C. I can’t wait to see London but also the mystery country and don’t forget your ☂️
Almost time to wish you safe and happy travels. London is wonderful whatever the weather…but then as a Londonder I’m just a tiny bit biased 😀
I think you need to do us a post showing how you pack for 10 days with only a small bag! I don’t think I could do it – I am very much an over-packer, being prepared for all emergencies etc! And then not using half what I take. Have fun and safe travels!
we will miss you , thank you for taking such good care of us , stay safe and have a BLAST
I am looking forward to not only your guest posts, but all the wonderful photos from your Camera House when you get back! Safe travels!
Bon voyage, C : )
Beautiful images Celi .. have a wonderful break 😃
Love those beautiful pictures!!! Have a nice trip to London!!! Keep sharing:)
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