Welcome to my blog. After spending 33 years in education as both a teacher and manager, I thought it was about time I did some learning myself - hence the gap year. Southampton City Council were kind enough to pay me off, (what took them so long?), to enable me to finance the trip. I hope to see sights and meet people that I will enrich my cultural experience and.......of what drivel! I'm up for a beano this coming year - why not join me?