Summer review
Today marks my last day before I commence work as an actuary. Over the past three months I have been fairly active by enjoying a wide variety of activities. This is a pretty comprehensive list in ascending order of my whereabouts:
Lords: Watched three Middlesex games in the London Victoria Championship and National League competitions.
Windsor: A lovely weekend break exploring the decadent Castle.
Rotterdam: A rip roaring weekend listening to the finest blue notes, improvisation and syncopation, jazz has to offer. Further, I thoroughly enjoyed walking around the world’s busiest port.
Northumbria: My cousin Malcolm’s wedding to Ashleigh. First time I have really visited the area and I was astounded by the beauty it offered. A superb wedding with both families enjoying each other’s company.
Canterbury: Another weekend break exploring what England has to offer. A city of similar qualities to York with winding cobbled streets and a majestic Cathedral.
Florence: The main highlight of the Summer. Completely in awe of the gothic architecture, fine art and Tuscan countryside. An absolutely superb week.
Sailing: A new experience and what an exhilirating weekend despite only experiencing slight to moderate seas! Heading up, tacking and jibing provides excitement and the beautiful sunsets certainly provide a memorable weekend.
BBC Proms: A wonderful surprise this one was! Listening to the BBC Concert Orchestra playing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue is a joy. Other performances were interesting to say the least - a Japanese Composer using Classical music on two turntables literally stunned the audience!
Glad you have had a fantastic summer James! Good luck with your new job and shall look forward to a drink at the Waterend Barn some time next week after work!
James blogs! It has indeed been a full and exciting summer for you, especially when you see it all laid out like that. I look forward to reading regular blogs about your new life in employment and near-permanent residence in St. Albans