Several of you have been emailing and asking exactly what I am doing. Well after being CEO at Lifeline Top End I am now teaching English as a second language. This is not a complete surprise for those who know me. It’s been something I’ve been working on for about 3 years now which has … Continue reading WHAT MY CURRENT JOB IS
Author: Michelle Hanton OAM
A month today since I Ieft Darwin ……my new casa
The washing machine is whirling away, I’ve had a much needed shower (and been reunited with the old style gas boilers of days gone by) and the Spanish news is on in the background as I sit down to write this. The news is on so my ear can tune into the Spanish language a … Continue reading A month today since I Ieft Darwin ……my new casa
Move to Ecija…update
I spent the morning travelling to what will be my new base for the next little while. Ecija, with a population of just over 40,000, is a little over an hour from Sevilla in the province of Andalusia. It's been referred to as the frying pan of Andalusia as temperatures can soar in summer to … Continue reading Move to Ecija…update
QUICK UPDATE…..Paris
Been 10 days since my last blog so here we go....... been having a wonderful trip catching up with Denise in Paris, Helene & Pierre in Belgium and Paolo in Amsterdam with no time to blog 🙂 Paris - riding the metro from Orly Airport it was wonderful to be met by Denise at the … Continue reading QUICK UPDATE…..Paris
Quick Update – Italy
Just a very quick update for benefit of those not on Facebook. Been pretty flat out since arriving in beautiful Ravenna - home of amazing mosaics. Days that are not occupied with dragon boating are spent exploring and job hunting. Two interviews so far and one job offer but I won't decide anything till after … Continue reading Quick Update – Italy
A wonderful world……..thank you Abreast In A Boat
What a wonderful surprise it was last night to walk into Ca'de Ven (an amazing local wine bar) and hear a voice yell out "Michelle. Michelle Hanton"- I turned around and there was Cheryl Watson coming towards me along with Juanita Pegler. It is almost seven years since we last saw each other. We had … Continue reading A wonderful world……..thank you Abreast In A Boat
Ravenna – I’ve arrived!
A very pleasant train trip (1.5 hours) passed in the blink of an eye as I had the good fortunate of a lovely young couple plonking themselves down in the empty seats beside me. He was Australian from Melbourne she was Italian originally from Ravenna but they were now living in the UK. Bonus for … Continue reading Ravenna – I’ve arrived!
Me Time
Eating, sleeping and waking up when I feel like it has been wonderful – no alarm clock , no plane to catch, no deadlines. Absolutely bliss. The time in Bologna has been a wonderful luxury as I can actually hear myself think properly without a hundred different competing deadlines and thoughts popping into my head. … Continue reading Me Time
Torri degli Asinelli – an adventure in itself!
“Don’t do anything dangerous” echoed Simo’s voice in my head “we cannot risk anymore injuries before Ravenna”. He then went on to elaborate that climbing ladders should be avoided yet here I am like the local idiot climbing up 498 steps! I have no head for heights BUT yesterday, without giving it a second thought, … Continue reading Torri degli Asinelli – an adventure in itself!
Bologna – Stepping back in time
A great start to my adventures with lovely Russian breakfast companions who turn out to be cellists with the Russian Symphony Orchestra on their way to Rimini for a concert tonight. We spent a lovely hour chatting about the best things to see in Bologna. These lovely young men told me that not only does … Continue reading Bologna – Stepping back in time
Michelle Hanton OAM 