GRAND TOUR: Nova Scotia, Canada

CABOT TRAIL - Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

I dare you NOT to be romanced by the above picture! It's impossible.  For the past two weeks, I have been holidaying on the breathtakingly beautiful island of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. For those of you not familiar with Canadian geography, Nova Scotia is on the Atlantic Coast of  Canada, North of New England in America.

Royal Celebrations: London

Regent Street Celebrates

London celebrates -again!  Both Regent Street and Piccadilly are dressed to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation. It is hard to believe a year has passed since the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.  The UK was a thrilling place to be this time last May/June.  All sorts of royalist nostalgia and general love and admiration for our Queen came to the surface.

Bob Bob Ricard for Dinner

The Booth

Last week, I met with my friend, Amandine, for dinner.  Both of us were in the process of finishing a fairly busy week, so I was relieved when she suggested we go to Bob Bob Ricard on Upper James Street.  Sinking into one of the deep leather booths was completely comforting --and signaled the beginning of a lovely evening, filled with good food, impeccable service, and loads of chatter on our part.

Mint Polo Afternoon

Polo In The Park

Who doesn't love an afternoon milling in a crowd of beautiful people, sipping Pimms and watching the Polo? The weather was borderline uncivilised but the afternoon was lush nontheless.

Lord Frewbe's Maiden Voyage...

Duke of York Market

So lets get this blog started with all the things I love, begining with a good old fashion market.  The Saturday market in Duke of York Square is not too be missed.  Every stall is designed to tempt you with the most gorgeous world foods, cheeses, olives, pies. cakes ...you name it. The best way to start your weekend. The rustic sausage rolls alone make it a destination spot for me -YUM!