Books bring sunshine into my life!
What is a life without books? I couldn’t imagine it… “A room without books is like a body without a soul” is what Cicero once said. It’s what my bookmark says, in fact. Reading is not only a wonderful escape from the sometimes stressful lives we lead, it also gives us knowledge and that is something we can all use, agreed? “knowledge is power” (as said by Sir Francis Bacon) and all that 
A good read, so far 
I am currently reading this book and so far I am enjoying it. I recently befriended the author (online) and sought out this book. I got this signed copy through http://www.abebooks.co.uk I’m looking forward to his second novel being published; I like his writing style…
Synopsis of Confession in Moscow:
In the spring of 1990, Mathias Finne turns himself in at a police station in Moscow to confess to a murder he apparently committed in the last days of the Second World War in Bornholm, Denmark. In an interview with a police inspector, Finne recounts the dramatic events that took place when he was a ten-year-old boy. He tells the tale of a child caught between Nazi collaboration and the underground resistance. The truth becomes complicated as the investigator turns up surprising evidence from an unlikely source that sheds light on the historical facts. Finne’s confession suddenly becomes a pivotal event in the lives of more than one man.
And we may be there sooner than we first thought…
We are in the process of planning a trip to South Africa, Portugal, The Netherlands and the UK. Today, I picked up this travel guide for a mere $8 and we may just get to use it earlier than we hoped…
Synopsis for DK Eyewitness Scotland:
“DK Eyewitness Scotland” travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this wild country has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Scotland region by region; from the culturally diverse and architecturally magnificent Glasgow to the peerless beauty of the highlands. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from where to walk with Reindeers to how to tread the Malt whisky trail, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants, and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You’ll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of Scotland. “DK Eyewitness Scotland” explores the country’s castles, lochs, fishing hot spots and famous golf courses, focussing on the best scenic routes from which to explore the rugged Scottish landscape. With up-to-date information on getting around by boat, bus, or steam train and all the sights listed town by town, “DK Eyewitness Scotland” is indispensable. Don’t miss a thing on your holiday with the “DK Eyewitness Scotland”.
A light meal for tonight’s dinner…
The end of this working week for us called for dinner out and tonight we ate at our new favourite place, Nadia’s Café. The service is always wonderful and with a smile, the food is delicious and at a reasonable price. I felt like something light and so this was perfect and very nice indeed!
My current book…
The book in question is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, it is the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy and I love it just as much as the first book!
Synopsis of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire:
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
Our favourite toppings…
Our lovely dinner tonight…we enjoyed this take away pizza from Panarottis after a ‘hard day at the office’ with a glass of shiraz this evening. Panarottis is a great restaurant, nice and close to us and definitely a favourite place for us
Coffee and cookies.
Caramel latté with chunky choc biscuits, nice! These biscuits are very more-ish and much nicer than the low-fat ones we buy… I had a visitor last week and she bought these with her…very yummy indeed and now they are all gone…
…with low fat ice cream
This lovely little sweet treat is quite nice warmed up with some ice cream on the side. We had it for dessert tonight, nice!
If you feel like making Apple Danish one day, here is a link for a recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-apple-danish/
Happy baking! And eating
My current read…and it’s brilliant!
Synopsis for The Hunger Games:
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. But Katniss has been close to death before – and survival, for her, is second nature. The Hunger Games is a searing novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to our present. Welcome to the deadliest reality TV show ever…
Beautiful cakes…
Wondering through The Rocks in Sydney this afternoon, I saw these gorgeous looking cakes and thought: PERFECT!! So here it is for you: Image 146
These scrumptious looking cakes belong to The Rocks Café, situated at number 99 George St. I think next time we are there, we will have to pop in and try one… Click on the link below to see the front of the shop…don’t you just LOVE Google maps, I DO!!
