Wednesday 15 August 2012

a holiday

'In the radiance and the silence, she ran on the vast expanse of hard, smooth sand, beside herself with joy. Ah, when you only have a holiday once in a while, what a happiness it is! Each golden minute had to be held and perfected before it was let go.' Dorothy Whipple High Wages

journey

The bags are packed, the car is piled high and we're off to France for our summer holiday.
See you soon x

16 comments:

  1. Oh lucky you! Have a wonderful time; I hope the weather stays good.

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    1. Helen - Thank you. We're off to the Loire & the weather looks much much hotter than it usually is, off to pack now.

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  2. Counting down the 9 days to my own. Have fabulous time on yours!

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    1. Tonia - ooh the anticipation of holidays is just wonderful. Where are you going?

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  3. I so feel the truth of that quote from Whipple - I hardly ever get vacation and I'm going to savor every moment of mine next month. I hope you savor yours, too!

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    1. Anbolyn - We will indeed savour every moment. Even getting excited about map reading for the journey!

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  4. I now want to read High Wages based on your quote! Have a great time.

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    1. Vintage Reading - Oh do High Wages is wonderful.

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  5. Have a truly wonderful time and tell all when you get back. Looking forward to mine in exactly four weeks .... and counting! xCathy

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    1. Cathy - A September holiday how lovely. Where are you going?

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  6. Bon voyage, have a wonderful time!

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  7. Did you like High Wages? I read it and loved it. I would have wished for a little more descriptive character details, such as what she wore, more visuals of her shop, etc. But I did enjoy it very very much!

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    1. Emily - Hello! I loved High Wages. It was my first Whipple & I have Someone at a distance waiting for me on my bookshelves.

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