Tag Archives: england

Things my Sicilian boyfriend and I fight about

Well, all right, not fight about. But they definitely baffle us. Welcome to the heady world of the cross-cultural relationship. Item one: food He’s Italian; I’m English. You may be chuckling right now, thinking that you’ve already guessed what the problem … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on February 20, 2015

Posted in Eating Like a Maniac, Italy Blogging Roundtable, Living Like a Maniac | Tagged culture, england, food, language, layers, sicily | 23 Comments

No clothes, please: we’re British

As we pull into Bristol airport it becomes apparent what the boys have been whingeing about for the past week. A large sign looms ahead, telling us prices for the different parking areas – including pick-up and drop-off. It’s only … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on April 9, 2014

Posted in Travelling Like a Maniac | Tagged airport, bristol, england, security, uk | 4 Comments

Winter babies

Snow, snow and more snow. While my sister-in-law and my brother were in hospital producing niece number two, niece number one was busy building snowmen. Snowman count in the garden? Currently five, plus three snow angels. It’s amazing how much more … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on January 21, 2013

Posted in Living Like a Maniac | Tagged england, somerset | 1 Comment

Sunday

Steam rises from the ground as the sun hits yesterday’s puddles. A dragonfly skitters past on the wing. The fields the far side of the stream are shrouded in early-morning mist which the sun is doing its best to burn … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on January 14, 2013

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The Great British Pub Quiz

“Drake,” says Kev. “Francis?” asks Jim. “Sir,” replies Kev. It’s the Sunday night pub quiz. The main claim to fame of this little pub in the middle of the Dorset countryside is that CJ from Eggheads pops in every so … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on January 7, 2013

Posted in Living Like a Maniac | Tagged england, somerset | 2 Comments

Sound Stories

I’ve been messing about with SoundCloud and have recorded myself reading one of my posts from earlier this year, so those of you who’ve never heard my dulcet tones can have whatever illusions you might have been harbouring about my … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on September 24, 2012

Posted in Living Like a Maniac | Tagged england, Italy, sicily, soundcloud | Comments Off

Italish

Lizzy is mid-sentence when she takes in a sharp breath and stops talking. Her voice lowers. “Too loud,” she mutters, succinctly, nodding towards the two women behind Ali and me. “We’re being *commented* on.” Shortly thereafter the two women pick … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on July 25, 2012

Posted in Eating Like a Maniac, Living Like a Maniac | Tagged england, food, italian | 2 Comments

Sicily to Somerset by train

I’ve been playing with Tripline, a new site that maps your journeys. You have the option to add commentary, music, photos – whatever you want, really. Lots of fun! So here’s my journey from Sicily to Somerset, with music, map … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on July 16, 2012

Posted in Travelling Like a Maniac | Tagged england, sicily, somerset, train | 8 Comments

Galhampton Party in the Park 2012

I’m standing in a muddy field in Somerset in the pouring rain, listening to bands, dancing like a loon and drinking cider. You might think I was at Glastonbury. I’m not. I’m in Galhampton, a little village that you’ve probably … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on July 11, 2012

Posted in Living Like a Maniac | Tagged england, festival, somerset | 5 Comments

England and the English

At first I thought the snotty nose was because of the cats and dogs – and I’m not just talking about the rain. I’m in England, land of cream teas, cricket and dreadful weather. To be fair, Wimbledon’s on at … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on July 5, 2012

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