Nessy Writer
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Escape to Mexico Part 3: Papacito, Playa Norte and the Mariachi Band
Carrying on from part 2, we had just been lured in by the jolly tequila salesman. I do not remember his name, he asked us to refer to him as Papacito. This seemed a strange mix of fatherly intention and inappropriate undertones, as of course I know that papito means “daddy” in Spanish. He plied us with shot after shot of tequila samples. Mango flavoured, coconut, traditional, then mezcal, a different spirit, also agave based. He convinced us to get a small bottle each throwing in a shot glass for free since we both bought some ridiculously overpriced cigarettes because they were in a pink box and we were feeling impulsive. The cigarettes weren’t pink themselves to L’s great disappointment.
By Nessy Writer15 days ago in Wander
Escape to Mexico: Part 2- Casa Nomis and Isla Mujeres
L had returned to London and it was agreed I would stay over at hers the night before our early morning flight. I dramatically made it on to the tube within an inch of the sliding doors and proceeded to dampen my victory upon sitting when my luggage loudly fell over and slid across the carriage. Only then did I remember to tie it to the railing. Taking an hour and a half to drag my luggage to hers wasn’t a fun prospect but made sense when we could catch a 20-minute train from hers to the airport.
By Nessy Writerabout a month ago in Wander
Escape to Mexico: Part 1- The Curse to be Lifted
Mexico, as moulded by the culture of the West, is often symbolic of one thing in so many of our minds. Escape. Freedom. The throwaway line or plot point in many an American movie. The protagonists trying to escape their fate hope to cross the border, leave for Mexico. My case was different. I was a whole ocean away, in the UK. The decisions that led us to choose Mexico were actually very specific. Like my previous travel adventures in Rhodes, I was embarking on my first holiday with another dear friend who I shall refer to as L.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Wander
Part 4 : Wasps and Jetskis
The next day was one for recovery and chill after having been out all of the previous one. The beach was calling after another delicious and satisfying hotel breakfast. The respite of relaxation and the need to recharge was definitely felt. It went similarly to our first day but with one main triumph and a recommendation to the reader.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Wander
Part 3: A Lost City, Cross on a Mountain and the James Bond of Bagpipes
We woke up slightly hungover and certainly dehydrated. Not a great start to a long day out but breakfast did revive us somewhat. Waiting out front for the coach, as seemed a common and welcome theme by now, I was greeted by an affection craving black cat with little white paws and a crooked ear. He jumped gingerly into my lap and his scrawny rear end rose high with every stroke. T dubbed him “Cotton Socks”, which suited him handsomely. He would be there to escort us to the shop upon our return, as any gentlecat might assume was his duty, though wouldn’t be as helpful as he thought considering we had to avoid stepping on him multiple times.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Wander
Part 2: Zeus Fills the Sky
Our room was large with high, sloping ceilings. Plain but comfortable with a fridge, a little balcony with a table that would catch the sun and racks for drying our clothes. Everything was scrupulously clean and carried a strange but inoffensive smell, most likely unfamiliar cleaning products. We were faced with a double luckily composed of two single beds we were able to push apart. I am a tall, long-limbed lady, T is significantly smaller and whilst she could sleep completely still, I knew I had a tendency to starfish and commit night time acrobatics. I was glad I didn’t have to worry about accidentally kicking her in my sleep.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Wander
My September Adventure in Rhodes, Greece- Part 1
So here I go, my first foray into international travel writing. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it and by its conclusion, be tempted to visit the beautiful Greek island of Rhodes yourself.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Wander
100 Days Without Alcohol- Challenge Completed! Pt. 2
So as I mentioned in Part 1, it’s crazy in hindsight to think I managed to complete a 100 days sober. I guess I’m learning that most things that seem crazy are simply difficult but all together possible and not crazy at all. Throughout this challenge I’ve shared my insights as it’s progressed, hoping to inspire others to do the same or at least question their relationship with alcohol. The whole experience has had a positive and profound impact on me, as I’m sure this record has demonstrated. In part 2, even so close to the end, I faced further challenges. You’ve made it this far with me (and if you’re just joining you’ll find all posts in this series linked at the end), so let’s get to the end of this thing together.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Longevity
100 Days Without Alcohol- Challenge Completed! Pt. 1
Well I can honestly say that me 8 months ago would not have predicted attempting the 100 day sober challenge, let alone completing it. And yet here I am, having successfully run through the finishing line ribbon. The road has been long, difficult and, spoiler alert, absolutely worth it. Anyone who knows me would be forgiven for having had their doubts. It’s the first challenge I’ve completed of its kind in my adult life, save perhaps when I was prepping for my MMA fights. I am not someone who barely drank and for whom this challenge was an easy adjustment. Neither am I someone who had hit rock bottom and had no choice. I, like most people for whom drinking is the norm, didn’t know if it was possible for me to go entirely without this most socially acceptable of drugs, and questioned what that would mean for my life.
By Nessy Writer3 months ago in Longevity
A Tropical Looking Lake in the UK?
Imagine if you could go to a lake with stunning blue waters today and find yourself not on a tropical beach but the spitting image of one right here in the UK? Well, you don't need to imagine it when you visit St. Andrews Lake. Here a beautiful, sandy beach lines the azure water that promises boundless opportunities for leisure in a myriad of forms.
By Nessy Writer3 months ago in Wander
Would You Consider a Staycation in Maidstone?
In this economy, many of us are probably now considering holidays a bit closer to home. Covid definitely also had a hand in making the idea of a “staycation” more normalised. If you’re in the UK and considering where to go this Summer, feel free to join me in this review of our stay at 13 The Mallows in Maidstone. Amongst my friends, the staycation has actually been somewhat of an annual tradition. Every Summer, one of my closest friends hosts a weekend away for her birthday somewhere in the UK.
By Nessy Writer5 months ago in Wander
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