Last Minute Wrapping
I have finally wrapped my Christmas presents. My good intentions of garnishing gifts with a flourish of China Town panache – by way of a tasteful tassel – have actually been fulfilled (well, almost.… Read More
From Farm to Pharmacy: Lanolips
It’s often so inclemently cold here in Blighty, not to mention the arctic conditions Krakow can somtimes experience – and anyone visiting it – that a good moisturiser is the difference between your skin looking… Read More
Changmoh Holidays: The Lake District
I’m sorry that I have been so horribly silent on the posting front. I do have a good excuse though: (sporadic) internet access in rural England and/or Scotland seems to only be… Read More
Winter Walks and Drop Scones
It gets dark early here and is properly can’t-see-your-hand-in-front-of-your-face dark by about 5pm. The best part of the day up in Scotland, where we are for 3 or so weeks, is used… Read More
South West Scotland
From one end of the UK (Cornwall) to the other: Scotland. I’m staying in the wilds of Dumfriesshire – where the nearest shop is a 15 minute drive away – visiting my… Read More
The Art of Drinking Vodka
Much of our time here in Krawkow has been spent wandering around the beautiful cobbled streets of the Old Town (dressed like snowmen, with layers upon layers of clothing) wondering if it’s… Read More
Polish Food…All Just Pickled Cucumbers, Dumplings and Goulash?
Polish food – or certainly the food I have been eating here in Krakow – is delicious. Think blinis and salmon roe (accompanied by an obligatory shot of vodka), the thinnest veal schnitzel… Read More
