Blogs from Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 5

When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money!! HELLO! This quote is very apt. If I could give one piece of travel advice, it would be to PACK LIGHT! Nothing can prepare you for the intense European early-summer heat (the kind of heat that you get in England at the peak of summer), the miles and miles of walking because your boyfriend tells you "it's not that far", and the constant dull ache in your shoulders that almost comes along with that nagging voice in your head with your Mother's words saying "I told you so". Lesson 1: Backpack's are heavy. Planning a trip around Europe is not as easy as it seems. We did pretty menial planning in terms of making ... read more

Monday August 26,2013 Ipswich Suffolk I awoke to a beautiful, hot and sunny day at PFH! I came downstairs and greeted Sally and had breakfast. Later....I showered and then greeted my last full day at Poplar Farm House and Ipswich with a smile. :) I started to organize myself and pack my two suitcases and that took me awhile. Around 11:45 am...Sally and I headed into the town of Ipswich and looked in the Vintage Crafts Store where Sally and a friend have things there to sell. It is really cool! Afterwards...Sally and I walked along the waterfront and I took a few new pictures. It was nice! We arrived back at PFH around 1:20 pm and got the leftovers out of the two refrigerators. After lunch....I finished packing my suitcases and straightening my room. Around ... read more

Saturday August 24,2013 Ipswich Suffolk I looked outside the window when I awoke and it was raining really hard. A very dreary and wet day! English weather at it's best! After breakfast...Sally and I drove into Ipswich and did more errands. I mailed the rest of my postcards.....14 in all. I have two more but waiting addresses checks on them and they I will mail them. I have two new tops and grey pants that look very nice.....Sally's treat! We got back and I said "goodbye" to Sheri, Jason and Millie because they went on a week Camping trip with friends. Fleur is staying with us till everyone comes back. After a little lunch...I helped to prepare for our or as Sally has put it...my lunch party that I am hosting. A few friends and family ... read more

Thursday August 22,2013 Ipswich Suffolk Awoke to a rainy and humid day! After breakfast and shower....I got ready to greet the day. I went into the town of Ipswich and fun. Before I came back to PFH...I went to Tesco's to buy things for supper. After supper....I went out with Sheri and Sasha. We all had a lot of fun playing pool and listening to a band. It was great to catch up with news and playing snooker. Wonderful and fun times with the ladies of Suffolk. I came back and played a few rounds of Banana-Grams with Sally and Victor. Afterwards...watched a few videos on You-Tube before going to bed. Goodnight...everybody! Have a great day!... read more

Blogger's Note: I am sorry for letting everybody wait for the next blogs! I needed a bit of a break before resuming writing. Don't worry...I wrote all my blurbs in a notebook. The next few blogs will be about life at PFH, London, Theater in the Forest, French Crepes and a Birthday Celebration Party at one of our neighbor's houses. Well then...let's begin readers!*************************************************************************************************** Monday August 19,2013 Ipswich Awoke to sunny and blue skies at PFH this morning. After breakfast ....helped reorganized the house. I did simple errands at home and it was wonderful to be back at PFH after a road trip. After lunch...Victor and I went into town and played pool. It was a lot of fun! I think I need to explain who Victor is......he is a (WWOOFER) and... read more