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A rich heritage – Jordan

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 15, 2023January 3, 2023 1 Comment on A rich heritage – Jordan

In October, I travelled to the historical country of Jordan, home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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We enjoyed a family lunch today before stopping of We enjoyed a family lunch today before stopping off for a quiet drink @caistorhallnorwich below the wisteria, which was busy with bumblebees amid the intense heat of the afternoon. Now, to relax into the rest of the weekend and maybe enjoy a nibble of cheese later, cuddles with the kittens, and a cool glass of pinot noir. Oh - and the teeny, tiny matter of getting @magicalmistermishkins book two ready to print on Monday... Have a great rest of weekend, Samantha xx
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Hot and hazy July is here - time to press pause wh Hot and hazy July is here - time to press pause wherever we can, take time for you, and appreciate the height of summer. So far, this summer is a particularly hot one, and while we may all long to escape to a beach, it's not always practical. Cool morning walks, fresh salads, ice cream treats, and finding chilled spaces are key to getting through this weather. As for July itself, this is when the harvest starts to come home, the birds grow silent as they are tired from feeding their young - and yet we try to fit in as much as we can into these long summer days. Remember to pause, remember to rest. Above all, remember to be. Have a blessed month, my friends. Samantha xx
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