January started off with sickness slowing me down considerably early and again mid month, although I did manage to fit in a great hike at Leckhampton Hill, and day trips to Cirencester and Bath. It was also a emotionally frustrating month as I watched the U.S. political turmoil from afar. There’s always the good to focus on though, as my trip to Porto, Portugal was one of my favorite I’ve done thus far – look for posts on it in February.
Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: January 2017”
December was a month full of friends, family, and festive holiday celebrations. I started off the Christmas season at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, followed by a weekend in Stuttgart, Germany to experience the infamous Christmas markets. Mid-month, it was time to head home to be with family and friends for Christmas, my birthday, and New Years. Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: December 2016”
November was a great month for end of autumn travels. I made weekend trips to Luxembourg and Prague where the fall colors were in full effect, and also headed north to Cambridge for a day trip of the picturesque university town – I wish I could redo university and go there! Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: November 2016”
October was a great month filled with lots of time with friends and family. Early in the month Markie and I celebrated his 10th birthday stateside, and I got to catch up with all my friends from home that I hadn’t seen in several months. Later in the month my sister and her friend came to visit London for a week, so I played tour guide to them and showed them the best of the city. I also was able to squeeze in a weekend to the Lake District mid-month, a stunningly scenic area in northwestern England. Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: October 2016”
I’ve decided to start a new monthly recap series – if you like it or would like to see additional areas included, please let me know in the comments!
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For the first time in several years, I’ve actually been able to enjoy my fall and not see September as the mark of back-to-grad-school for myself. The additional free time has let me finally find a gym in London that I like and catch up on the Game of Thrones series (I’m starting season four next!), as well as get quite a bit of travel in. Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: September 2016”
Noelle Across The Pond 