ORPHAN BLACK

Over the last couple of months I have been watching a show called Oprhan Black. I don't know why I chose this because from the outside it doesn't look like the kind of programme I would like but on the inside it is something I like.  It involves mystery, suspense and surprise the 3 main  catches in a show I like.

There is only 5 series but they don't disappoint with all the twists and turns in every episode let alone season there is plenty going on without it being too full on.  The main characters are all played by the same person and the plot throughout the whole story is clever and unique. I would not know how to come up with something like that. The final episode of the whole show brought it all together in a harmony with every last puzzle fitting in so you would not be confused.

I would defo recommend this show--- and I have! It is the best!


    


Andrea

A WEEK IN ITALY- PART ONE

In October 2015 I went to Italy with my friend Amelia for a week. We started off in Rome for 3 days, then spent one day in Pisa to begin with and than Florence, and than the last 3 days were spent in Venice.

                                                                            ROME

We flew  to Rome  early morning Sunday  so we could  have the whole day to ourselves to explore. We tried to see the Vatican but turns out it is closed on the last Sunday of every month... our luck! So we went to see Piazza Navona which is this really  nice area and by the time we arrived it was early evening.  We  sat by the fountains had a walk around the square before sitting at one of the many restaurants nearby got dessert.  There was street artists nearby, playing music and instruments which was interesting to see.  There were not that many people around so wasn't too busy which made it a nice atmosphere.
   

DESSERT TIME!

On the Monday, we visited the Vatican quite early as we managed to get a tour the day before for a really good price. Our tour guide was so good and informative and I am very happy with we decided to go with one.  The Vatican itself was extraordinary such beautiful architecture, painting and history that goes with it, I could not fault anything.   Straight after we went to the Colosseum using the metro.  As we had a Rome pass which entitled us to free transport for 3 days and 2 free museum entries.  We used the Colosseum as one of our free entries and this also entitled us to go the Roman Forums and Palestine Hill.   It was interesting walking around the Colosseum where it held gladiatorial contests, it was also very strange to think that many years ago people watched these contests where we were now standing.  The Roman Forums were opposite and we had a nice wonder taking our time too look at all the ruins that were left there.  We made it just in time to the Palestine Hill before it closed; there were lovely views of Rome especially as it was getting late, the sun was beginning to set!  In the evening, we visited the Spanish steps and Trevi fountain that were both under construction unfortunately but looked nice from the outside we had some lovely dinner we found in a lovely side street before heading onto a bar for some drinks!

ROMAN FORUMS

PALESTINE HILL VIEWS

COLOSSEUM

LOVED OUR TOUR GUIDE 

BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS AT THE VATICAN

OUR YUMMY FOOD 

On Tuesday, to begin with we had breakfast outside of the hotel/apartment for a change and then walked to see some of the shops and what fashion was like,  We walked to a park called Villa Borghese which was so big!  We hired this bike/car thing and had a ride round which was so fun and we both had so many laughs!!  It was nice to see the big park at a pace as we would not have seen it if we were on foot.  We walked to a museum nearby and used our second  free entry pass there! It was a cool museum, one we wouldn't have done usually so happy we did it there!

LOVED THESE

BRIGHTON FUN

At the beginning of August I  went to Brighton with one of my closest friends for one night and two days!!  We got a deal off of wowcha where it was £25 each for a one night stay and the hotel turned out to be soo nice! This was the first time I have actually stayed in a hotel ironically! The time's I have been away my family have rented out an apartment or stayed in a family flat!
We left early on Sunday 9th and got to Finsbury Park Station and it wasn't even opened yet! We grabbed a coffee and waited till it was.. and even when it was there was major delays on the Victoria Line and we ended up taking a detour on the Piccadilly to then get back on the Victoria Line. By this time we had missed our train to Brighton which was so annoying because we both had thought we were going to have to pay again for a new ticket!  When we finally arrived at Victoria Station we had to wait about 30ish minutes for the next train to Brighton so we had a look around the station and I grabbed a cookie from Pretz

Once we made it onto the train we settled and did our own thing! It was quite a nice ride seeing the view go by and the different areas we have passed!  We were sat with a little table so there was room for our luggage but then people sat next to us after a while and it got quite squishy haha.

Once we arrived in Brighton we walked straight down from the Station and ended up right next to the hotel coincidentally and it was in such a good location as it was right next to the beach, pier and lanes! We couldn't check in till mid afternoon and it was like 10ish by the time we got there!  We went straight to the beach with our luggage, dragging it along and we sat on two chairs which were available! It was a stony beach which killed with bare feet so we brought some flip flops to wear.
We changed into our bikinis and it was soooo hot! We booked on a good day.. which was by pure chance as we booked in May so we would have never known! I brought my bikini not even thinking I would wear it but I am happy I did!!! :D 
We went in the sea a few times, my friend was so much braver then me, she had a swim and I was moaning it was so cold but managed to get a few pics!  I collected so many stones, shells and pebbles from the beach, one of my favorite pass times! 

Lunch time then arrived and we walked down the pier to see what food places we could try! In the end we ended up having a hot dog and slush puppy which was quite yummy! We looked at some souvenir shops and the Milly wanted to try an oyster but I was wary, the guy who worked in the shop told us about a really good stand so we decided to try some oysters... both first time and it was disgusting LOL.. I put it in my mouth and spat it straight out!! They were £1 so can't feel too bad about it, but all I could taste was the sea water and it was not a good taste!  After we walked some more to see where everything was down both ends of the pier and when we walked back, we went to the hotel to see if our room was ready as we went like 30 mins early!  It was, and the room was so nice, much better than expected!!! :D It was a sea front view which usually you have to pay extra and a single and double bed which was way more than we bargained for!!  Of course being excited we danced and got a bit crazy lol!  After we freshened up a bit, we headed back out (still in our bikinis with clothes on top) and trecked about 30 mins- 1hr to see the beach huts! I am so happy we did that walk even though we thought we were getting lost about 1000 times because they were lush!! Some were even occupied like little houses and was nice view!

We walked back and decided to go onto the Brighton Eye which was really nice but also scary because I hate heights and it was different from London Eye as was less stable.  Still glad I did it though because it was a good experience to have and I would have regretted it, especially as it wasn't too expensive!!!  We saw all the sights around and it was lovely!  After that was finished, we walked back and got some melon for really cheap- I forgot how much it was but they were yummy! We went onto the pier and brought some doughnuts with chocolate dip and they were gooood!!  It was now leading into early evening and after a bit more walking, we decided to eat some fish and chips in a restaurant by the sea and it was actually quite nice as I don't really like cod, but by the seaside it is a MUST!

In the evening we headed back to the hotel got dressed up and went to a bar for a few drinks, this bar had about 100 different flavoured shots and I don't really drink so me and Amelia shared one and I think the flavour was apple? It actually was quite nice ahaha for something I don't really like.  We didn't stay too long headed back then watched some tv and slept!

On the second day, we woke quite early, had breakfast got ready, went down to the pier took a few pictures on the merrygo round and even took a pic bra less.. I was just about brave enough to do it!!! But no pics for you to see cheeky ;).   We then had a second breakfast at a cafe a few stops down from our hotel which was really nice!!  We had a wonder around some of the grounds especially the pavilion, checked out of the hotel and kept our bags there and did some shopping all around Brighton!! On our walks around the lanes, we stopped off at this cafe called Angel cafe which specialised in cupcakes and had a tea and mini cake there! Also on our wonders we saw choccywoccydoda which I loved the show off!!! :D   

We went to a restaurant near our hotel again which served the best food!! From there we collected our bags, and got the train back home! All in all it was such a great trip and want to keep going there which I have!! :P

Yummy dinner

Angel cafe :D

Second breakfast