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As I walk the woods around here and hum "Winnie-the-Poo" songs and see "Ratty on the River" from Wind in the Willows in my head, my housemate has a whole other fantasy going on, and she is almost done with her book about it! At Anglesea Abbey there are large statues scattered around the property, being an old large Estate. Part of her job during school season is to take the kids there for walks and some volunteer work. She has come up with an idea that the statues come to life and help the kids with building a den. Well, I won't go on too much, let the cat out of the bag with the ending, but it is a real sweet story, one can follow her on @andimacart

I got to walk around the woods with her and see some of her heroines today firsthand, do some funny joyful jumps and have a nice tea and chat (with treats).

Having an art form is so precious, one where you can indulge yourself and get lost in while you work. I do miss my painting but it is also a time for me to be focusing on organizing my future with the sale of my home in Texas, trying out different living arrangements, areas of Cambridge and see what works and what doesn't. I bought a National Trust year membership yesterday to go see some of the large estates in my country and especially in Cambridgeshire while I am here. This in conjunction with the Botanical Garden membership will bring me joys while I wait for home to sell to be able to find a UK home of my own, even if just renting for a year...it is just one big adventure! 

I have 3 weeks left before heading to the States and that will be a time of real care, thoughtful preparation and excitement too.

I have been so blessed with having such a sweet home life here in Waterbeach before moving on into the main city center of Cambridge!