My Week on Instagram

Hello, Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. Here is a little Instagram post to let you know what I've been up to over the last few weeks.

I just love this saying

Umbrella's by Vinoteca in London

Having a Pimms at the Udderbelly Festival

Mini raspberry and passion fruit Pavlova's (with lemon curd too)

Soaking up the sunshine in Jersey

Handstands on the beach

With my girls for Natalie's Hen Do in Jersey

Amazing cocktails at the Blind Pig - secret speakeasy in Jersey 

My best friend and I about to run Race for Life Muddy in May.

Getting muddy at Race for Life

What have you been up to recently?

It’s all about Cahoots!

Soho’s new underground, tube themed bar has officially opened. So last night I headed back to the 1940’s to see what all the fuss was about. 

In an old air raid shelter in soho, you will find a secretive yet stylish, post war bar. That is, IF you can find it.

It's hard to get in without a reservation because the bar has only just opened and it's still extremely popular but we tried anyway and luckily we made our way underground. 

Take your ticket to the ticket inspector who will buzz you through to the train. 

Inside, it’s pretty cool but I don’t want to spoil too much because I think the beauty about this place is that it’s different, quirky and almost a bit taboo. You do feel like you’re in a speakeasy.

Apart from the atmosphere being electric, the cocktails are incredible.

Drinks can be served in Thermos flasks, milk bottles and goblets with drink ingredients ranging from oxo cubes to the sweetest mouth-watering cocktails I have ever tried.

Feeling peckish, we even ordered something from the rations menu.

Cheese and pickle sandwiches and crisp and salad cream ones too.

This bar is great but hats off must also go to the staff as well who are brilliant. Attentive and friendly they whizz around the place always in character and ensuring that you are having a ‘swinging’ good time. 

My advice is to try and book a reservation as early as you can. They don’t really let you in without one.
It's only been open for 2 weeks and already the waiting list extends until the end of May

However, I was still advised to try on the day and I’m so glad I did. Eventually the kind chap on the door let us through and even managed to find us a table.

So if you can’t get a reservation, just show up and smile sweetly at the man on the door. 

And don’t forget to ‘Follow the Trains’. 

Turkey Day 1

At the end of July, I flew to Turkey for a week in the sun.
Longing for a relaxing week where I could dip my toes in the sand, swim to my hearts content but also have a bit of adventure on the way, we decided to go to Olu Deniz. 

Famous for it's Blue Lagoon, probably the country's most photographed tourist attraction, it regularly tops the polls for one of the worlds best beaches. 
If that doesn't sell it to you, perhaps the fact that Olu Deniz is home to one of the world best paragliding spots. Here you can do a tandem flight, 1,960 metre from Babadag Mountain and float down with views of the Blue Lagoon, Butterfly Valley and apparently on a clear day you can see Rhodes Island. 

We stayed at the Blue Lagoon Hotel and managed to get a rather nice view from our balcony......

You could sit for hours and watch the paragliders float above you and come in to land on the beach. I found it quite a peaceful place to be and exactly what I needed. 

On our first evening we explored the town and wandered down to the beach to see the views and bask in the last bit of sunshine of the day.

Here are a few pictures of what we got up to in the first few days.

This was a little restaurant that we found overlooking the sea front.

It really was beautiful and the food was just amazing but I think that

deserves another post of it's own.  

So until next time

My Week on Instagram

Well August has been a very busy month and even though this isn't quite 'a week' on Instagram, I thought I would share with you a few random pictures of what I've been up to recently.
I'll do another 'My Week on Instagram' post next week with the rest of the pictures.

I hope you enjoy seeing what I've been up to recently anyway.

You've probably seen my blog post on this 'A Hen Do To Remember' but this is a little shot from my day of Clay Pigeon Shooting. It was such a good experience and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

Cocktails at Steam and Rye

Not sure I have ever tried a cocktail with a fab ice lolly in it but it was amazing. A bit sickly towards the end but their choice of cocktails will keep you busy for many an hour. 

 Can you tell I like Cocktails? This was in Olu Deniz in Turkey at the end of July. 

Another picture from Turkey. I know this has been instagramed but the water was the clearest I think I have ever seen. Taken just by the island of St Nicholas on our boat trip. 

Turkey: The most amazing Caprese Salad.

After a morning of quad biking we stopped at this little traditional place for a quick drink. I just loved the little seating area. 

Getting ready for our last night in Turkey. Dress is from TFNC at Topshop. 

First day back from my holiday and yet more alcohol seems to have been consumed. Well, it is summer after all. 

Lights out. Lighting a candle in memory of all those who fought and lost their lives for us in World War One . May they never be forgotten. 

 Free ice cream did I hear you say? Yes, Ben and Jerry's ice cream vans have been popping up over London the last couple of weeks, giving away free Frozen Yoghurt flavored ice cream.

We ran like children through Soho Square to enjoy one of these.

The best bit......? The spoon changes colour when it's cold.

Until next time......