Friday, May 09, 2025

tea and ceasefire

Pic: A proper afternoon tea at The Orangery in Kensington Palace. Our day of indulgence!

And a good day to revisit the wonder of how the world has only two words for tea: Tea if by Sea, Cha if by Land.

Back home in Michigan, the morels are up. I want to tell Summer to hold back until I get back.

Feeling a bit lighter as we're are halfway through our trip and the countdown to home is ON.

And when I called my mom for Mother's Day, I heard India and Pak have a ceasefire! I'm so relieved!!

11 comments:

StephLove said...

What a nice outing. I am reading about your English adventures while drinking the "Festive Breakfast" tea Noah got in London. I had been saving it for festive day.

StephLove said...

Oh and wonderful news about the ceasefire.

Jeanie said...

The tea looks so beautiful -- and yes, always good to have a day of indulgence! I just received a package yesterday from my friend in London with tea, biscuits and chutney -- a wonderful surprise! I'm so happy there is a ceasefire. I hope it holds.

Lisa's Yarns said...

Happy Mother’s Day! The tea looks fantastic! I was happy to hear about the ceasefire. I hope it holds!!

J said...

What a relief to know that your family is safe! I love a good tea like that, I am glad you all indulged!

Jenny said...

Ooh! A proper English tea- how fun. I hope you all enjoyed it thoroughly. And hooray for the ceasefire- wonderful news.

maya said...

This is so perfect, and I'm raising a toast alongside you! Happy Birthday! Happy Mothers' Day! (I hope Noah approves of my spelling)

maya said...

Thank you, Jeanie! I'm enjoying your London adventures so much!

maya said...

Thank you, Lisa!!!

maya said...

I needed a nap after! Hoping the ceasefire will hold, J!

maya said...

Thanks, Jenny. Cautiously optimistic.

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