Good morning from here in Sydney or good evening if you are in the Northern hemisphere. This is a simple blog post to say I have returned to the blogging world after a month off. I was visiting family and friends in Northern Ireland with a little sightseeing thrown in too for good measure.
I have to admit, it has been lovely to take a break, a break from the rat race, from work, from blogging and even the gym, dare I say. I feel pretty refreshed, albeit still a little jet lagged. I trust you have all been well and I look forward to reconnecting with everyone. I have a few places from Northern Ireland up my sleeve that I want to share with you in the coming days / weeks and of course I have a whole stack of new doors to show case.
Also whilst away I received a notification that I have been blogging for 9 years, where does the time go!?!?! Let’s see if I can make it to 10 years!
Have a great day everyone and chat soon.

welcome back and hope it was a blast!
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Thanks very much Beth. Much needed r & r.
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We visited Northern Ireland 2 years ago. Looking forward to reading your stories about it!
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That is amazing to hear! Did you have a good experience??
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Welcome back, Wayne! Glad you got to go back to Ireland and spend time with your loved ones. Looking forward to interacting with you again. Cheers! 🍻
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Thanks so much Richard, good to hear from you.
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Sounds like a fulfilling break, Wayne. Congratulations! Looking forward to your adventure posts soon.
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Thank you very much Hazel. A great break and nice to be back. I hope you’re keeping well 🙏🏽
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Hooray! Glad you’re back! Sounds like you really needed that break, Wayne xx
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So true Janet, I think I did need it. Thanks for the welcome 🤗
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Welcome back!
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Thank you CJ 🙏🏽
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Welcome back. Glad to hear you had a lovely time in Northern Ireland. It’s always nice to take a break from life and spend time with family and friends.
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Thank you very much, so lovely to see family and friends.
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Oh … it’s the middle winter ❄ … welcome back, Wayne
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Oh it’s cold here in Sydney. Many thanks Ivor, hope you’re keeping well.
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Haha, cold toes, but they’ll warm up soon
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Welcome back Wayne. I look forward to your 10th year.
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Ah thank you Dan! Hope you have been well.
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Welcome back!!
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Thanks Jean!!! Hope you’re well 🤗🤗
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Welcome back and congratulations!
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Thank you so much Alice!
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Welcome back! 😊
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Ah thank you Sharon 🤗🤗
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You are most welcome, Wayne!
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Happy blogiversary!I’m looking forward to your new posts
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Thanks so much Tanja!!!
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Welcome back. I look forward to hearing about the trip.
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Thanks a lot Peter!!! Good to see you!
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Welcome back. Wayne! Happy blog anniversary!
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Thank you so much Suzette! Nice to see you!
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Awesome!
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Congratulations on your anniversary! I was just thinking about you a few minutes ago and wondered if you would be back soon. Looking forward to your photos! Cheers.
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Awww I love that Lynette. Thanks so much, it’s good to be back. Hope you have been well too.
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Happy Anniversary Wayne. Welcome back.🍃🍂
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Thanks Arlene!!! Good to see you! 🤗
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