Skydiving!

I went skydiving with my friend Claire for her birthday. I don't think that either of us expected it to be so difficult! While Claire was trying not to back flip, I was trying to stay relaxed, which is a lot more complicated than it seems- there were so many things to think about, not to mention how strong the wind was. The photos impressively make us look relatively competent. My smile is a somewhat forced. An amazing experience, which I'm glad I did, but I am not going to do this again! Definitely not from a plane either!

Skydiving

Lunch at mine

A couple of photos of a family lunch at mine:

Lunch at mine

Gromit!!!

As part of Royston arts festival, an Aardman employee ran a workshop to create a model of Gromit. I joined it with 3 friends. Despite being the oldest people without children, it was a lot of fun and I came out with something that did indeed look like Gromit!

Gromit!!!

Colchester Zoo

Some photos from my trip to Colchester Zoo and Aldeburgh.

Colchester Zoo

Ashridge Estate

Some photos from a trip to Ashridge Estate near Berkhamstead.

Ashridge Estate

Photos from Swiss Work Trips

Some photos from my work trips to Zurich and Zug.

Swiss Work Trips

Houghton Mill Walk

Some photos from my walk from Houghton Mill to St.Ives and back with Rachel, James and Benjamin.

Houghton Mill Walk

Sushi

I have now participated in a sushi cookery class, so I can now make hosomaki, futamaki, temaki, nigiri, uramaki and onigiri! I really enjoyed the class and despite eating lots of sushi during it, I still came away with loads of it and had to eat sushi for every meal the following day! Yum!

Sushi

Dubrovnik

At the start of June, I went to Dubrovnik with my friend Claire for a week of sunbathing and cocktails. For a change we didn't overdo the sightseeing and come back from holiday shattered!

Dubrovnik

Lourdes

In Easter week, I went to Lourdes with 5 children with autism or aspergers and 8 other helpers to join the annual HCPT pilgrimage. A week of prayer, masses, trips, silly games and songs, chips, oranges and, most of all, fun!

Lourdes

New York Again

In March I went to New York for a relatively successful work trip. I was delighted to be able to get to see my friends, the Haases, but sad that I could only stay the weekend with them. During the rest of the the fortnight, outside work, I was able to explore the mid town area, including times square and seeing the Lion King musical on Broadway!

New York Again

30

Thank you to everyone who celebrated my 30th birthday with me! I really enjoyed myself.

30thbirthday

Funny Food

Thanks to something random happening to my stomach, I am now trying to stick to a crazy diet: Bye bye onions, mushrooms, peas and apples! Sorry to everyone who now invites me round to dinner, I know this is a pain!

Geneva

Geneva

My work has sent me to Geneva for a couple of trips. On one of these trips, I was able to re-arrange my flights to go and visit my friend Elaine in Baden, near Zurich.

Marlies' Wedding

Marlies' Wedding

In August I went to the Hague, via some sightseeing in Brussels, to visit my friend Marlies for her wedding. Here are a few photos from the trip.