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Freedom at last

After 10 weeks of lockdown here in Italy, the day came when we were allowed out! Phase two means we can now travel within the region of Emilia-Romagna to exercise or visit relatives. Cafes, bars, restaurants, beauty salons and shops reopen on May 18th, the latter of which I’m personally counting down the days until,Continue reading “Freedom at last”

A Year Ago Today

I’ve just been outside in to the garden and did a workout under the bright blue sky, bathed in sunshine; I currently feel the fittest and healthiest I have for a long time. I’ve even achieved something this morning that I haven’t been able to do…ever! Touch my toes!! Why am I telling you this?Continue reading “A Year Ago Today”

Life As We Know It

The World Has Shrunk The last few weeks certainly haven’t been what I imagined when we moved to Italy. We’re nearly three weeks in to the restrictions here but despite only being able to leave the flat to go to the supermarket, the days have gone surprisingly quickly. A positive aspect that has blossomed fromContinue reading “Life As We Know It”

Life in Lockdown

Unsurprisingly there hasn’t been much to write about recently. But quite a few people have been in touch to see how things are going over here, so thought I’d put an update on. It’s all fine! From a health point of view, my immune system returned to a normal level a month after finishing chemotherapyContinue reading “Life in Lockdown”

Escape to Venice

This last week has been quite eventful one way or another! We’ve recently received the news that Mr BND has been offered a more senior position, which is absolutely fantastic and I couldn’t be prouder of him. But it does mean that the job here is no longer suitable. Oh dear! We suffered a fewContinue reading “Escape to Venice”

First turn of the pedals

My other love in life alongside eating, is cycling. A day that contains both activities is just perfect in my eyes. So I was absolutely ecstatic to get out in the sunshine and get the pedals turning. One afternoon last week we donned our lycra, clipped on our helmets and set off on our firstContinue reading “First turn of the pedals”

Food Glorious Food

What is a ‘Foodie’? Someone who is particular about food and will only eat the finest things from the best places? Or someone who just loves food? Who eats for the simple joy it brings. Someone who lives to eat. If it’s the latter then I’m a definite foodie! As my friends will testify, IContinue reading “Food Glorious Food”

Boungiorno Bologna

Half an hour South of Ferrara is Bologna. Nestled on the edge of the valley it marks the start of the rolling hills to the South. It has the world’s oldest University, which dates back to 1088, and has been a significant settlement due to it’s position on two important roman roads that intersect theContinue reading “Boungiorno Bologna”

The road to Ferrara

We made it! I’m currently sat outside our local bar (which I’ve already decided is one of my favourite) in the sunshine with a vino rosso. I can’t begin to convey how good it is to be here. There’s been so many times in the past year where I didn’t want to let myself believeContinue reading “The road to Ferrara”

T-Minus 17 Days

Welcome to my first blog post. Thanks for sticking with it to this point! I’m currently struggling to get to sleep due to the amount of stuff going through my head. In 17 days Mr BND and I are moving to Italy. It’s all starting to seem very real. Much more real than when weContinue reading “T-Minus 17 Days”