Great Scot

Campervans and Scotland are the perfect match. I just feel so much more love here than in some of the other counties we have stayed.  It’s usually signs saying no campervans, no overnight parking, you are not going to park there are you? …Whereas here there are signs welcoming campervans, places where you can stay…

Adventures in mud

It’s rainy season here in Kenya but we thought a weekend in Nairobi National Park would be fun. We got a bit more fun than we bargained for amidst the mud, buffalo patrolled roads and deep ponds! Our little Rav 4 did a great job for most of it but there was a really bad…

Back in Congo

  Im back in DRC after 11 years. The place where I met my husband. The place where I cut my teeth in the humanitarian sector. The place where I experienced the greatest atrocities but saw the hugest smiles. Here are some of the things that have taken up my time over the last few…

Pink prints

A friend of mine has just returned from West Africa with a stash of lovely material. I have a whole box of fabric for projects that I want to do but does that stop me wanting more?! Erm, no! She had a lovely pink one that caught my eye. I know that some prints are…

Guess where I am

These images were taken within 24hrs of each other. Where am I? I will give you another update tomorrow!

Love Again Forever Whatever

I have just returned from a few days on the magical island of Lamu. When I was there I heard the story of a small company Ali Lamu, who started as the result of healing from a broken heart. It was the work of a local fisherman and a Swiss artist, Daniela who created their first piece…

New year inspiration

Ive just been inspired by a magazine article about how to get more out of your year. No, not one of those about how we all need to do the plank for 60 secs a day to build up our core muscles; It was about getting on top of the things that you have to…

Escape to Lamu

Escaped to the island of Lamu for a long weekend. What better way to celebrate 8 years of wonderful marriage than to be lulled by the sounds of the Indian ocean whilst soaking up the Swahili culture. Browsed, basked and breakfasted in this ancient Arab settlement.  View from the deck of Peponi hotel, Shela beach….

Weekend away in Nakuru

Photos from our weekend away near Nakuru national park. Stayed at Punda Milias Nakuru Camp. Outdoor bathroom complete with composting toilet

Police. Arrest.

I was just driving home from a particularly powerful prayer meeting this morning. I pulled over to drop off a friend and just as I set off, a Kenyan police officer came into view. He flagged me down and then said, “I am going to arrest you. You were obstructing traffic.” Was I??? Of all…