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So - a few days staying with Susan was just what the doctor ordered before I ventured back into the bowels of the BBC World Service Trust in Dhaka.
In fact it was four days of eating, long sleeps and peace and quiet except for the times when we were talking and laughing.
I'm writing this a while after the weekend and it already seems so long ago. But things do stand out. You may, or may not, remember that I helped Susan on the day she moved into this house several years ago. To her disgust, I haven't managed to visit since then. This may or may not have something to do with the amount of work that needed doing - and the opportunity to completely experience the transformation (which is my version). This transformation is incredible. Doorways moved, roof sorted, windows with light, heating and warmth, loads of installations - kitchen, bathrooms - the list goes on. From a house with issues and challenges (I seem to remember the chimney being an issue and the heating being a challenge to name but two) it has grown into a beautiful, relaxing and peaceful home.
Add to this - lots of home-made food, apples from the garden (which has also evolved over the time), breakfasts overlooking the pond with wildlife, trips out into the countryside, fairs and boutique-style shops with local produce and stuff.
Actually - now I start writing it was more - fish and chips at the Anchor Inn in Beer which I had earned since Susan MADE me walk for miles along the beach (with the most enormous seagulls ever).
So - a couple of photos below - just to give you an idea of it all - let's see if I can remember the names of the places...
Ham Hill is "an iron-age hill fort and quarry for golden-coloured hamstone" (to quote Susan) and the site of the sight above. A leisurely sunset, autumnal colours and generally relaxing end to the day.
I've been trying to persuade Susan that she wants to make her garden into an infinity garden (like the infinity pools you see in flash holiday programmes but for a garden). I've looked it up on the ever-faithful Google and can't find one - so it could be a first .... The downside of this could be if I keep banging on about it I could be volunteered to do it!! Still, she does seriously have a beautiful garden and an incline and a great view at the infinity end.
So - off to do all those last minute bits of packing for the 4 weeks in Dhaka and back for Christmas (watch this space).
Mx
So - a few days staying with Susan was just what the doctor ordered before I ventured back into the bowels of the BBC World Service Trust in Dhaka.
In fact it was four days of eating, long sleeps and peace and quiet except for the times when we were talking and laughing.
I'm writing this a while after the weekend and it already seems so long ago. But things do stand out. You may, or may not, remember that I helped Susan on the day she moved into this house several years ago. To her disgust, I haven't managed to visit since then. This may or may not have something to do with the amount of work that needed doing - and the opportunity to completely experience the transformation (which is my version). This transformation is incredible. Doorways moved, roof sorted, windows with light, heating and warmth, loads of installations - kitchen, bathrooms - the list goes on. From a house with issues and challenges (I seem to remember the chimney being an issue and the heating being a challenge to name but two) it has grown into a beautiful, relaxing and peaceful home.
Add to this - lots of home-made food, apples from the garden (which has also evolved over the time), breakfasts overlooking the pond with wildlife, trips out into the countryside, fairs and boutique-style shops with local produce and stuff.
Actually - now I start writing it was more - fish and chips at the Anchor Inn in Beer which I had earned since Susan MADE me walk for miles along the beach (with the most enormous seagulls ever).
So - a couple of photos below - just to give you an idea of it all - let's see if I can remember the names of the places...
Chesil Beach
Seagull at Beer
Ham Hill
Ham Hill is "an iron-age hill fort and quarry for golden-coloured hamstone" (to quote Susan) and the site of the sight above. A leisurely sunset, autumnal colours and generally relaxing end to the day.
I've been trying to persuade Susan that she wants to make her garden into an infinity garden (like the infinity pools you see in flash holiday programmes but for a garden). I've looked it up on the ever-faithful Google and can't find one - so it could be a first .... The downside of this could be if I keep banging on about it I could be volunteered to do it!! Still, she does seriously have a beautiful garden and an incline and a great view at the infinity end.
So - off to do all those last minute bits of packing for the 4 weeks in Dhaka and back for Christmas (watch this space).
Mx
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