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CASTLE RISING CASTLE
Brekkie conversation: T1: What are we doing for Adventure Day? Me: We’re going to a castle. T1: Huh? I thought we were going to the zoo. Me: I know. I changed the plan. We’ll go to the zoo on the way home from the SCUBA shop on Thursday. T1: Okay. Can we watch a movie Continue reading
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THE LAST FIRST
This is the real reason we took a vacation: we wanted our last first birthday to be special. Sweet T3 will always be able to say he turned #1 in Tenerife! As I write this, I can’t believe it’s over. First birthdays are such a ‘thing’ for parents and it feels so bitter sweet to Continue reading
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PLAYA DE LAS TERESITAS
Playa de las Teresitas is labelled “Tenerife’s most beautiful beach”. While beauty is highly subjective, I appreciated the trash cans and easy access with the kids. Beauty? Meh. A local saved our day today. For context to this story: I prioritized pool toys in the suitcase instead of buckets and spades for the beach. On Continue reading
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SIAM WATERPARK
Tenerife has the #1 waterpark in all of Europe, so of course we had to give it a go! Siam Park is huge and beautiful and SOOO clean! But at 46 acres, it felt like all we did was walk and walk and walk. The weather was perfect: hot enough that you wanted to get Continue reading
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THEIR BEST LIVES
One of the things we miss most about our previous residence is daily access to a swimming pool. So, when trying to figure out where to go for our summer holiday, it wasn’t so much about where in the world we should go…as who had the best pool! We found ourselves on Tenerife, within the Continue reading
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FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE
At brekkie: T1: What are we going to do today? Me: Go to a castle. T1: Is it ruined? Me: (chuckling…because I have a thing for ruins) Yes, it is. T1: Why are there so many castles here? T2: Are there knights there? Me: Because it’s England and someday you will appreciate that I took Continue reading
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THE KING AND I
A few days ago, Joe came home and announced, “I’m hosting the King on base this weekend.” I was like, “What?!?” It was all very hush-hush, but the King’s usual travel arrangements were unavailable…so he came here! Once we were permitted access to the photos, I saw them and was so proud of Joe. And Continue reading
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MARHAM, THE FINAL AIR SHOW
Had enough air shows? Yeah, us too. But the amazing thing about going to three air shows in nine days is that each one was unique and offered different things for us, and the kids, to experience and enjoy. Aaaaaannnddd…they all had ice cream and iced lollies! A critical element in keeping the troops happy! Continue reading
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DUXFORD AIR SHOW
Another weekend, another set of air shows! And finally some proper summer weather!! This one was at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, which is very close to us. So close, that T1 had already been here on a field trip with his school. So he was really excited to show us around and be the Continue reading
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WHEN IS A THING A ‘THING’?
Sometimes, I joke about things that are “Bri’ish”, without a whole lot of evidence. But what exactly does it take to make something a “thing”? Take Welly Wanging, for example. First time: I saw it, had a little chuckle, blogged about it, then moved on. Second time: I saw it, laughed out loud, forced T2 Continue reading
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