one week later

aplogies for my lack of posts. shortly after my last post Kristian got the infamous norovirus(winter vomiting disease) , it has been all over England with a record 3 million people off work a couple of weeks back. I can only assume he got it whilst at the swimming pools. Thus I spent most of last week bleaching everything all the time and washing towels and bedding to kill any germs. I was not going to get this and I was very worried about Lily getting it as dehydration is such a problem. I succeeded in my attempts though and we avoided it. Kristian however was very sick and at one point I found him crawling along the floor on all fours ,trying to get to the bathroom I assume, telling me he was dying. the urge to take a photo was great but I resisted and helped him instead.

To get away from the sickness Lily and I met Jenny in London on Wednesday. It was a really chilly day and we met on the south bank under the london eye. we had a bite to eat and a warming drink before wrapping up and walking along the river in search of the borough market. The market was closed bar a few beautiful , fresh fruit and veg stores but it was great walking along the river and drinking in the sights. It is indeed true that when a man is tired of London he is tired of life , as there is always something new to see.

We then found a lovely patisserie near the market called patisserie Lila and had a lovely pot of tea with little warmed tea cups and shared naughty something. It was so quirky and beautifully decorated. I sat at the table with the huge bowl of tulips . divine. Its the kind of place that makes you feel like owning a little shop like that.

spring is making an early entrance again as our tree is starting to blossom and all the crocuses are popping up. I just hope they can survive any cold snaps . Spring is my favorite season here. It gives your spirits just the lift they need after the winter.

Little Lily is very well. chatting to me all the time and now even calling my name when she wants me to come and give her something. I can barely believe how quickly she is beginning to talk its quite staggering. We are both very excited to come to Cape Town and I tell her about everyone we are going to see and all the things we will do. I can't wait!!!!

I see tomorrow is super Tuesday in the states where the republican and democrat presidential candidates are voted for, but even more exciting and satisfying is the fact its shrove Tuesday. Yes, pancakes for all. I love pancakes and they hold a very lovely memory for me as my mum makes them every sunday for dinner. So those of you that are going to indulge along with me ....enjoy!!!! Lily and mummy is patisserie Lila Lily kissing simba the lion cub

Lily under the London eye with big ben in the background