Serenades and Solace

One of Mariposa's main interests has really taken off since late last year: equine studies.
We've had the privilege of meeting a horse breeder who lives not too far away. As often as can be organised (usually a couple of times a week) Mariposa heads out there to help feed the horses and exercise them in preparation for endurance races....

Well, hello again!
After 3 years of silence, I wonder who's still 'following' this blog in the hope I'll start writing again?  If you are out there, please do say hello!  I am back and will be sharing more on our family updates, with education, hobbies and other things...

My singing teacher has been inspiring me to get into the kitchen.  The last couple of weeks have started with at least 10 minutes talking about our latest cooking experiments, hers involving chutneys and jams.  She graciously shared a jar of her Nelly...

This is for me .. because I need some blank maps to use for our study on the Roman empire and I like to make lists of things all in one place where possible.
Here are some online maps I found to print off or use with Mariposa when we're online together:...