Those of you who have followed this blog for a while, and particularly read my series of posts, 'How I Came to be in England' know that the Englishman and I have two wedding anniversaries. Normally we celebrate the first, May one, just with cards and perhaps a glass of bubbly in the evening, or if … [Read more...]
Helsinki is as beautiful as ever
We arrived in Helsinki today for the second leg of the wedding of a dear friend's son. The Englishman and I had some free time this evening, so we took the opportunity to wander around the centre of this familiar city to take in sights and see our old haunts. Unlike me, he's rarely here as we tend … [Read more...]
Wedding hair
Today a friend's son is going to marry his beautiful bride here in London. As a treat for us girls who are not going to wed their princes today, we had our hair done at my favourite salon, Rossano Ferretti.A relaxing hair wash and scalp massage started the proceedings off.My colour was done last … [Read more...]
How I came to be in England – Part 36
The Englishman and I set the date for my move to England for 25th February 1984. I'd take the train through Europe, and then cross the Channel over to Harwich. This way I could send all my worldly possessions separately to my new home country, rather than be limited to carrying it all in suitcases … [Read more...]
How I came to be in England – Part 33
The Englishman and I took our first ever flight together from Helsinki to Stockholm on the day before Christmas Eve in 1983. Though there was no snow on the ground, and the landscape looked dark and miserable, it was magical. To be standing together in the passport queue, rather than saying goodbye … [Read more...]
