A chill be creeping in

I love the first hint of autumn; that sudden rich earthy smell, the reds and golds, unexpected mists and the rhythm of the falling leaves. The garden is overflowing with rosy crab apples, swollen fruit, berries of all description, rose hips, nuts and acorns. The toadstools are back. Despite being the fourth most deadly mushroom …

Buda and Pest

I must say, Budapest is such a charming place, I absolutely loved it. The people were so helpful and friendly and the city is beautiful, clean and safe. I was struck by the differences between Buda and Pest. Buda is the historical side of the river, and is hilly, whereas Pest is flat and the …