I was looking through the photos on my phone the other day and realised that even on the last day of May, my son was still in his winter coat and leggings, albeit eating an ice cream. Now it’s entirely possible that he refused to leave the house without his…
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Are you ready for Keichitsu season?
Here in Malta we have distinct seasons – a beautifully long summer, a short, humid winter and a gentle Spring and Autumn. Japan also recognises these four seasons, though because it’s such a ‘long’ country from north to south, they arrive at different times and last for varying periods.…
Souvenir Shopping
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you might have noticed that I’m taking a well earned break from the heat of the Maltese summer. We recently spent a week in Galway, Ireland, with my parents and siblings, niece and nephew. It was fun – plenty of big meals,…
Having a KonMari Christmas
The festive season is nearly upon us, as evidenced by the FABULOUS selection of sweets in the supermarkets and nativity displays springing up around the island. It’ll be my first Christmas in Malta, though not my first away from the UK, and I’m eager to continue the KonMari lifestyle as…
On houseguests
We had what feels like a dim and distant summer filled with visitors which is of course to be expected if you live in a hot place by the sea. It was a lot of fun travelling a little and opening our home to loved ones. Our last guests left…