Today in the mail I received a much anticipated parcel.
A parcel that was sent from the UK over 14 weeks ago. This was a delivery of some beloved photos of my holiday in the UK, the holiday that I went on oh so long ago.
The parcel was crumpled, and tattered. It had seen better days, but the USB stick was tucked away, safely protected by 2 pairs of 9 pound Primark jeans. {I knew my bargain shopping obsession would come in handy one day!}
My friend and I had written the parcel off, that some UK postal worker or an Australia Post employee couldn't have gone past a pair of Primark Jeans. Alas we were wrong, and thank goodness too.
Looking through the photos brought a tear to my eye. Oh how my holiday flew by, and oh how I just went straight back into real life. The ups and downs of a single parent.
Don't get me wrong I absolutely missed Darby like nothing else, and loved coming home to him, but I did really relish that time that I had, just being me. Just Jane.
Jane the traveler, Jane the best friend, Jane the shopper, Jane the obsessive tea drinker, Jane the wanderer. Jane the talker. Jane the thinker. Jane the cider drinker. Jane the advice giver. Jane the croissant eater. Jane the scones and jam eater. Jane the Aunty. Jane the Explorer.
It was wonderful having a snapshot of my life from a different point of view. One I have not experienced in the last 5 or so years. And even though I feel selfish saying it, While I was away I felt so empowered and happy.
So here are lots of pictures (eek mainly of me, sorry!!) from my stay in Charlbury, a sweet little town just outside of Oxford and my adventures in the UK.
They're brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad they arrived - eventually.
:-) x
ohhhhhhhh I have tears.. bringing back memories of my 7 years in the UK :( oh how times have changed but touring the UK.. the photos are the same everyone saying hello out of a Red Telephone Box!!
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Great photos Jane. Looks like you had a blast. The photos were worth waiting for at least and the jeans. We all need any kind of time away we just go at it at different ways.
ReplyDeleteOh thank god they turned up! Where would we be without photos?! You look so fashionable for a traveler! Your mate looks hilarious in the drunkard photo, love the fact there are two of the knight in shining armour, shame he couldn't have hand delivered the package :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos! You look so happy, and like you had a ball. I love Primark! And I know what you mean about that holiday feeling just disappearing. I always think I'll hold onto it even for a few weeks but no...! xx
ReplyDeleteI bet it was a wonderful surprise. Great photos Jane.
ReplyDeleteYou sure did have a wonderful time being Just Jane! I felt like that when I was in New York, I just wished it had lasted longer than a week!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos - those red Wellies rock!
What brilliant photos and what a divine place to visit! You look stunning of course.. .but that wax Queen?? Freaky! lol xx
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