Category Archives: The Pets

These blogs are all related to my dogs, cats, and tortoise!

Travels are Almost A Go!!

At last it Came! Its been another busy old week here, and today I was very happy to see that OPG got the tax exemption through from the government of Georgia.  This is a really big deal, as it means … Continue reading

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Bicycle Stories

Your First Bike Getting your first ever bike is like a right of passage, something you rarely forget, even if you don’t recall all the intricate details.  I must have been about 5 or 6 years old when I got … Continue reading

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Bus Stops and Mutts

Today’s mini blog is dedicated to some of the most amazing expats I have met in Georgia over the past few weeks, all of whom are doing great things.  Its crazy how closely knit the community is.  For example, my … Continue reading

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The Yoga Diary

I thought I’d share my yoga diary with you.  Not the most exciting bedtime reading, but I hope you will enjoy my journey from coach potato to Olympic-esque athlete.  Most of you already know, that this time next year I’ll … Continue reading

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Strawberry Season

There are so many things I just love about Georgia, and I have to say that strawberry season is without doubt my all time favourite season here.  It is neither too hot, nor too cold, but just right as the … Continue reading

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Caucasus Geography Project??

So, it has been another action packed day of, urm…..decorating! Painting my new bedroom to be precise, but I have also finished marking the end of term Geography exam papers at last, hoorah! I’ve even had a shower, and having … Continue reading

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A New Year’s Blog

Happy New Year!! First of all, I’d like to wish you all a very Happy New Year, Hogmanay, and 2012.  It isn’t actually New Year in Georgia yet, in fact we haven’t even had Christmas, as that is on 7th … Continue reading

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A Wee Christmas Blog

Merry Christmas, and hope you are all having a lovely warm one, with lots of pressies from Santa.  It isn’t Christmas in Georgia until January, so pretty much normal day to day stuff for now, and school doesn’t finish until … Continue reading

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Oceans Project Team Building Day

Sunday, Sunday Prior to coming to Georgia, I really loved my Sundays and whenever I wasn’t working in the hospital, I loved having a duvet day and attempting to do as little as possible, but with ever looming med school … Continue reading

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A Very Special Letter!

I was sat in the school office today, printing out some bedtime reading regarding the Edexcel IGCSE Geography syllabus, when Rusiko, the lovely lady whose desk and computer I had commandeered, came back after her lunch break.  I was busy trying … Continue reading

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