Bella and the Norwich 12: The Castle

Not a bad picture - a reasonable amount of the Castle in the shot -  and Bella seems happy!

Why was it a rush this year?

Every Christmas we have loads to do to get ready and with both of us working it often took until exhaustion set in in the small hours of Christmas day before we were finished. 2008 would be different: I was no longer working so I could have everything ready in plenty of time and LJ could enjoy the lead up to the festivities. We got to bed at 3:30 Christmas morning so what went wrong? I didn't consciously take things easy. In fact I seem to have been working towards Christmas for over a month and still there was a mad panic. Perhaps I tried to do more preparation this year because I had more time but I don't think so.

After sombre if not sober reflection I have to conclude that the preparation for Christmas starts today. It's not really preparation for Christmas after all: it's a checkpoint for the assessment of progress with the house and our lives over the year so trying to cram everything into the last month is never going to work. So I'd better get started. I'm not even sure I have time to write this - oh no I'm behind already!

Bella and the Norwich 12: Assembly House

Bella was so interested in the Assembly House that she turned herself right round so all  you can see is her right ear and the back of her head!

Bella and The Norwich 12: Bonus photo

This is Cow Tower, part of the medieval defenses around Norwich and Bella likes it by the look of it. It is not one of the Norwich 12 but is an impressive feature of the excellent riverside walk.

Bella and the Norwich 12: The Cathedral

You can just about see the Catherdal behind us!

Bell and the Norwich 12: The Forum

Bella's keen to be going but a decent shot of The Forum!  The Forum is a subject of debate in the City with the range of opinions typical of those generated by modern architecture.  

For me - I LOVE IT.

Bella and the Norwich 12: City Hall

A lovely morning and Bella was being very cooperative.  I managed to get both of us and most of the City Hall.  Some of the other photos will not be as successful.