An interactive installation at the Young V and
A. The last museum visit of the year was to this newly refurbished museum for children. Innovative, interesting and interactive. It provided a welcome outing after the indulgence of Christmas and the current need for being glued to the screen which seems to be an increasing problem amongst young children.
Trips for me this year were not as far afield as in previous years. Lake Garda, Italy and Oslo, Norway were my only foreign trips. The Isles of Scilly, Suffolk, Norfolk and Yorkshire were my choice for UKtrips.
Leading walks for the u3a has kept me busy with many of them being guided walks in London. Knowledge gained on my continuing Above the Underground challenge https://62andthenext10pathways.blogspot.com
proved invaluable.
2024 saw the unexpected loss of a close friend and continues to sadden me but the year also brought joy with the birth of my 4th grandchild.
2025 will bring change to my life as I am going to move. I will still live in my beloved London. A little further from the centre but I've made sure I will be close enough to be able to continue my frequent trips into town with public transport nearby.
With many thanks for your continued interest in my blogs, frequent and kind comments and friendship from afar, I would like to wish all my fellow bloggers a happy and healthy New Year
So sorry about the loss of your friend. I have however enjoyed your posts and photos, good to see what's going on in the other side of the world.
ReplyDeleteWe've lost a good friend this year, too, so I can sympathise. Congratulations on your latest grandchild and good luck with your house move. Happy and healthy 2025 to you.
ReplyDeleteA 4th grandchild is the best gift in the world. Wishing the baby a healthy, happy life and the mum some well deserved rest 💕
ReplyDeleteYour travels sound absolutely delightful, even if they were closer to home than usual. Lake Garda and Oslo must have been incredible, and your choice of UK destinations is equally charming. Leading walks for the u3a and your Above the Underground challenge must have provided both a physical and intellectual outlet.
ReplyDeleteI am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your close friend. It is never easy to lose someone dear, and my thoughts are with you. However, the birth of your 4th grandchild must have brought immense joy and hope into your life
That move sounds enticing, if not exactly enjoyable. Glad to know you will still be able to be out and about. And congrats on that new little family member!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the loss of your friend.
ReplyDeleteHowever, many congratulations on the arrival of your 4th grandchild.
I do hope your move goes well.
I've enjoyed visiting your blog this past year and look forward to reading more posts in the New Year ... may you have a happy and healthy one.
All the best Jan
Moving hey. That will eventually be rewarding after some hard work. A very happy 2025 to you.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I hope it wasn't one of your walking buddies.
ReplyDeleteHope the move goes well for you. I imagine there's downsizing involved which can be fun and annoying at the same time. Happy New Year, Marie.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend but I think you still achieved a lot this year and a new grandchild is definitely a blessing. I hope your move goes smoothly. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI noticed that I fear to send a card or call a friend, because often I hear that she died. That's always a shock. Nicole is still alive but can't do anything anymore, but she wants to live, even if that is not really living. You made some very nice trips, I only wandered around my park I hope it will be better this year.
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