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Cheeky little break…

Posted on by Emma.L.Beal

Wowzers, it seems like an absolute age since I last wrote anything here!
(probably because it has been 😂)

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Minnie mouse voice strikes again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #holiday #northumberland #travelling #sunny #excited @paulbeal961

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We are one week back from our adventures in Northumberland – it was super chilly! I had four layers on at one point – and frozen lips! Praying our next holiday involves some sunshine.

We had a great time exploring and adventuring though (despite the cold) and I just can’t recommend Northumberland enough – it is simply stunning.
From the beaches, to the castles, the food and the many many attractions, you won’t be stuck for something to do.
We didn’t make it across to Farne Island to see the puffins as the sea was too choppy – and a rerun of Titanic we did not need! I like to avoid sinking, also, there wasn’t a big ass door available, so it was a no from me!

We did have THE BEST and I do mean THE BEST beef stew at Bamburgh Castle and I swear, just ever so momentarily, Paul and I thought we were Vikings! I highly recommend that stew – YUM.

We stayed at Budle Hall and every day we came back to a cute little tea, and trust me, it was very very welcome.

We did venture off the road at one point, down some shady little steps, a supposed short cut back to our hotel – well, let me tell you, there was nothing short about it….
We did have a giggle though 😊 (video below)

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Children of the corn (or) children of the rapeseed 🤔 #northumberland #randompath #holiday #miniadventure #freezing #wobblethatbobble #walking @paulbeal961

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Now it’s back to real life – working blah blah blah!
But I will be doing some writing on my next book this bank holiday weekend, after I’ve ploughed through my marketing malarkey – honestly this stuff never gets any easier.

Have a fab bank hols folks ❤️

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Amsterdam was a blast!

Posted on by Emma.L.Beal

We had the best time ever in Amsterdam (even though it was 29 chuffin degrees, and we all know that the heat and I do not get along!) hee hee!!
The ferry crossing was fine, though it did take a little while for me to find my sea legs which made the first nights sleep a little dodgy – Paul was not affected at all – but he has sailed most of his life, whereas I once barfed on the Yorkshire Belle in Bridlington (maybe worth a Google to see how pathetic that is)!
The entertainment on the Ferry was brilliant! Even Potty the Pirate (for the kids)!!

Our trip around Amsterdam was great, though I think you definitely need longer than we were there to get around and see more. Naturally we headed to the red light district, which wasn’t as busy as I had expected – maybe it comes alive more at night?
We ate a Stroopwafel – absolutely lovely but sooooooooo sweet!!
Had the best ever tomato soup in a little cafe just beneath the Anne Frank house museum – I know, soup in 29 degree heat, but it was yummy!!
The sex museum was cheesy but fun and I’m glad we have ticked it off of our list.
We will most certainly be going back to take in the ‘normal’ sights, such as the Van Gogh museum, canal cruise, Anne Frank house, bicycle tour etc, but for our first venture there we wanted to see the cheeky bits 🙂

The cyclists in Amsterdam are insaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaane!!! They do not stop for you or move out of your way, which takes a bit of getting used to – I was nearly squished a few times, so quickly learnt to move my butt out of the way hahahahahaha!!!!

We didn’t bother with the special cafe’s where you order a coffee and a side of weed – that’s not our thing, but it was interesting walking around with people just openly smoking spliffs – hey, whatever floats your boat.

We would definitely recommend Amsterdam as a break, but would also suggest going for longer than the day trip that we did.

Our next planned adventure?
BUDAPEST 🙂

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Beautiful Amsterdam

Posted on by Emma.L.Beal

Well we’ve finally gone and renewed our passports and in just over a weeks time we will be boarding a ship to beautiful Amsterdam. Our first holiday together ever and we’ve been together 16 years!

Cannot wait to start our adventure and I’ll ty to post as often as I can with updates of our shenanigans. I’ll also be posting on my Instagram account: @emmalbeal

Have a fab weekend xxx