We are here, sort of settled and easing in to the school year, no teaching until Wednesday January 31st.
I have added some pics....


shots of our view from our cottage early Tuesday morning and our mode of transport, inside pics will be added

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  1. Sarah Spice29 January 2018 at 16:37

    I do like a school that waits to start til after my birthday :)

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