It’s a dark and cold Friday night and after a long and busy week I’m feeling a little frazzled. The temperature outside has dropped and tomorrow’s weather forecast is predicting heavy snow.

At times like these, I like to revisit photographs that remind me of slightly warmer and more relaxed times. My favourites remind me of beautiful and serene places that I have been privileged to visit and some wonderful experiences with some of my favourite people…

The view of the Italian landscape from Pompeii, 2012

The Seine and the Eiffel Tower, Paris 2010. The Bloke and I sat by the river and watched the sunset

The sunset from the train home after spending the weekend with Mum

A day spent at the spa with my friend, who had generously bought me a pampering session for my birthday

Alexandria, near Washington D.C., 2010

Hope you all have a relaxing Friday night!

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