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B57: “Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?”

27/7/2021

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8 Things I've Learnt About Balcony Gardening

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​Now, if I had a Euro for every time I heard that nursery rhyme recited to me, I could have retired 10 years ago 😂.  But as it happens, one of my Covid-19 lockdown projects has been exactly that…getting my garden to grow.  Actually… my livingroom Balcony and bedroom Terrace to be more precise…seeing as I live in a 6th floor city centre apartment in the middle of Dublin.  While in lockdown, private outside space is more valuable than ever; we’ve all learnt and I've found that gardening is really good for the soul.

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B56: "Quackers" about Monart

13/7/2021

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Our stay at Monart Destination Spa June 2016

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The first things you notice when walking in the gardens at Monart Spa are the cute ducks waddling around.  They are not in a hurry at all.  It sets the scene for how relaxing this place is.  One of life’s luxuries has to be a spa visit.  Nothing like the smell of aromatherapy oils and a good massage or facial to get you relaxed.  I was lucky to get treated to a gift voucher for my 50th and got to visit Monart with my good friend, Tina, on a Monday and Tuesday in June 2016.  This was to be a ‘girly night’.  We both wanted somewhere to relax and unwind, without the need to go sightseeing in the local area. We wanted to check-in and stay put for 24 hours, which is exactly what we did 😊.

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    ​My name is Mary and this is my bucket list blog ...having survived a near-death experience.  I hope it encourages you to "live your best life". See how I'm completing my own bucket list items.  And let me know how you're getting on with yours!

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