Bangkok never seems to stop.  It is a city full of energy and life, something interesting around every corner, smiles and greetings wherever we went.  I love the smell of cooking on the street, the thousands of market stalls, roads full of jelly-bean coloured taxis and ancient buses, tuk tuks and bikes, shopping that goes on forever, a skyline I could stare at for hours.  We were fortunate to be staying in an apartment on the 22nd floor with a view of the city in all directions, and it was wonderful to watch the action from above.  I adore Bangkok and am already looking forward to returning.  M x

Tropical sun. hot sand burning feet. powder soft. chameleon water, every shade of blue and green and grey. so warm. fishing boats, canoes and jet skis. palm trees. hawkers selling their wares. digging in the sand. little creatures in their shells. running and splashing. postcard perfect. light a lantern for good fortune. a piece of heaven.  M x

My heart always melts a little when I see my husband and daughter together.  So after going through my holiday photos tonight, I couldn’t resist sharing these with you.  People have always commented on how much they look alike, and I can certainly see that here.  Sophia shares his love of the outdoors, his athleticism, his courage and his strength, and he adores her.  My two loves…
M x

We arrived home today from our wonderful Thailand holiday.  It was everything I had hoped it would be, and as much as it’s lovely to see home again, I would have been just as happy to stay in Samui.  What a beautiful piece of heaven it is!

I have missed you all, and I have so many stories to tell.  It will take me a little time to go through all the photos I have, and I hope to share them with you here over the coming days as I do so.  In the meantime, there is this – a perfect summary of how I feel about our travels.  M x