This time last year

It's a stunning time of year in Europe right now. The spring blossoms are disappearing and summer greenery pops out, seemingly, overnight. After those long, dark and cold winters it's so wonderful to see the sun, blue sky and the trees with lush greenness on them. 

This time last year I was taking a final wander around our neighbourhood, snapping some pics for us to look back at and remember all the wonderful architecture we had around us.  

Can't believe it's almost been 12 months since we've been home. Time sure does fly! 

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this time last year

This time last year London was buzzing. You could literally feel the joy that the British people were experiencing. It was the day the Royals really captured their hearts again. And not only was it British hearts, it was hearts all over the world. We couldn't resist a trip over to London for this special and very memorable occasion. We plonked ourselves down on the grass in Green Park just next to Buckingham Palace and were glued to that big TV screen for an hour or so. We waved our Union Jacks and belted out God Save the Queen with the best of them - so much fun! 

Happy Anniversary Wills and Kate and here's cheers to many, many more to come : ) 

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this time last year

Regensburg, Germany : Christmas 2010

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this time last year

Autumn in Europe is something wonderful. And it will be something that we miss. The colours are spectacular. The weather can be stunning with gorgeous blue skies, warm sunny days and crisp clear evenings. You know that the long dark depts of winter are just around the corner, so you start to make your home 'snuggly'.  You stock up on candles that provide a soft glow to the darker days and evenings, throw rugs on the lounge and the heaters come on. The most important thing was to make the most of that lingering daylight and soak up the warmer days. Pretty much the same as we do here in autumn, but just with a little bit of a twist. I guess it was the the thought of making the most of the season before the freezing cold winter sets in. And the winters are soooo long (something that I won't miss)!

Happy Autumn my European friends! Enjoy xx

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