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
Travels
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
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
Bologna – arrived!
I took the regional train from Mestre to Bologna (E11) and arrive just after 5.30 pm last night. My hotel was easy to find and as I walked into the lobby my eyes were drawn straight to the back of the room, where wide glass doors opened onto a gorgeous green haven of a garden … Continue reading Bologna – arrived!
Singapore…..childhood memories
Seletar Hills, Tick Toc Man, Mee Siam, curry puffs, sweet tea loaded with condensed milk, Changi beach, Serangoon Gardens, Dr and Aunty Lim, the DeSouza family are just some of the memories that flood my mind as I walked from my hotel to the Hawker Centre. I remember the excited anticipation that built before our … Continue reading Singapore…..childhood memories
The Time Flies…….
Time is flying since I finished my contract with Lifeline Top End a couple of week ago. Nice little send off from the Board which also gave me a chance to say goodbye to some of key people who have been so supportive and I know I will continue to be in touch with no … Continue reading The Time Flies…….
The joys of a real book
I love a real book. Whilst an e-book may be eco-friendly and handy for travellers who need to save space it simply cannot provide the same experiential value as a real hard copy book. I am known for travelling often and travelling light but I have yet to succumb to a Kindle or similar. Why? … Continue reading The joys of a real book
A QUICK GLANCE BACK AT 2013
Taking a quick look back over my 2013Â Action Plan I'm pleased to say I've managed to tick off the vast majority of items that were written down at the beginning of 2013. The Camino and Vogalonga were both on the Action Plan - beautiful memories that will live forever. My visit to Spain also … Continue reading A QUICK GLANCE BACK AT 2013
Michelle Hanton OAM 