For Christmas last year I bought Guy a blacksmithing experience. So, this weekend we went down to Herefordshire to beat the crap out of some metal and stay for a couple of nights in an Airbnb.
I was really looking forward to it but I was also quite apprehensive. It would be our first weekend away where I wasn’t drinking and honestly, I was quite scared. Drinking has always been such a massive part of relaxation for me that I didn’t think I could fully relax without it. But, I packed my nosecco, and off we toddled.
The blacksmithing was an absolute hoot. It was so much fun!
Guy made a toasting fork, and I made a cheese knife. It was bloody hard work though.
The cottage we had rented was beautiful. It was on a farm, and had only just been converted into accommodation. When we arrived there was bread, milk, eggs, bacon…. And a bottle of prosecco. But, there was also an amazing view and a log burner.
We had a fab time. Who knew there were so many castles round there?! And we are now home feeling totally relaxed; without the need for red wine!
One year: No booze, no takeaways 