China post ...

Sensory pleasures in a tiny shop/post office in Yangshou, China. Exploring this intriguing, cosmopolitan town after a misty journey down the Li River and an overnight stay at the Yangshou Resort on a Wendy Wu tour, flying China Southern Airlines, an option for flights between Australia/New Zealand and Europe on the 'Canton Route'. Wendy Wu operates in the UK and USA as well as Australia with a wide range of personalised and escorted tours, including scenic overland routes.

Last day of summer in Australia ...

... time to think of spring and summer in Europe. But not before some all-out luxury in a handful of Australia's most sensational properties,  a taste of the Outback and some exclusive pampering in Bali ... just for starters!

Stonehurst Cedar Creek, Wollombi Valley Wine Trail, Grape Picking

Grape picking at Stonehurst Cedar Creek, Wollombi.

Lending a hand with the picking was fun on Sunday, gorgeous day and happy times with the Heslop family. Shiraz next ...

Updating Stratford & West Midlands App

Checking prices and news for 2013 for an app update ... tell me your news you Stratfordians/West Midlanders I haven't contacted yet! Thanks Sadie at The Fleece, Bretforton, for the asparagus festival image.

Love shopping at Heathrow.

Love shopping at  Heathrow Terminal 3 and finding something for £12 in the Zara sale. Makes a change from gazing into the hallowed halls of the designers with costs equal to another flight. Nice things, though.

Celebrating Chinese New Year Early ...

... with a brown snake in the house under the fridge. Hope it's a good omen!