Easter break has been looooonng! We're used to the week-long spring break common in the US, which I used to lament: a week isn't long enough really to relax! Well, we've not done a huge amount of relaxing, but we had a great time with my dad, visiting spots near and far: Crook Hall, Blanchland, Newcastle, Whitby--and we even took a ride on the steam train from Whitby to Grosmont. The kids enjoyed the train as much as my dad, and Iain spent the next several days suggesting it as the main activity for the day. If only it wasn't more than an hour's drive away!
Easter term promises to be somewhat less hectic--much less teaching--but still pretty busy, with writing projects underway and deadlines fast approaching. We're hoping for a visit from friends in the US (that's you, Levys: we miss you and would LOVE to see you) over the half-term break, if we can get it organized.
Anna, Thomas and Iain are settled enough to miss their friends at school over the break, and
most especially their friends Lili and Sia (see left), whose father teaches in the theology and religion department with us: Thomas is preparing to make a huge 'welcome back' sign and we're already planning the feast we'll have to celebrate their return from Essex next week! We are indeed fortunate to have such wonderful friends!
Happy Easter!
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