Twinning Tea shop in London

Thomas Twinning bought this little shop in the early 1700s. It makes me smile to think it used to be a coffee shop!

This historical gorgeous little shop is always packed with tourists, all breathing in the smoky aromas of the teas Twinnings is famous for. 

It has survived for 300 years - its sad to see it dwarfed amongst the steel and glass monstrosities of the modern world. 

Carrot cake

One of the nice things about being in a place for a little time, is being able to cook treats.

One of Morgans favourite sweet dishes is carrot cake. So.. today we made some carrot cake and muffins. To make them extra moist and yummy, my little tip is to cut down the milk and add in stewed apples ( all moosheup with no skin of course) I lke lots of fresh grated carrots - enough to see it in the finished cake.

Both kids helped out as they love to cook ( and eat the results)

I don't mind it being a little browner ( caramelised!) as it adds to the delicious taste. 

Walk in the Forest

We discovered beside the Niederwald Temple overlooking Rudesheim, there is a forest park, with a series of walks.

I have to admit, I am missing the Camino now... now that the exhaustion, pain of lengthy days and cold showers are distant memories.

Once we started walking, the kids were so excited, all of us commenting how much we missed our long walks and talks - and that we missed the feeling of our backpacks on and sticks in our hands.

It was only about 4 Km - a very cruisy hours walk on calm and level paths. We had to stop ourselves from greeting other walkers in Spanish or to shout a Bien Camino.