Everything Exeter

Warning: sloppy and photo heavy blog post coming your way. 

For those of you that don't already know, I live in Qatar. And the best way to describe it is a slowly developing sand box, better known as "the place next to Dubai". And I am hugely emphasizing the word slowly...

But my home is in England and it also happens to be where a very special man in my life lives too. How fitting. The combination of home sickness and heart ache isn't pretty and I feel terribly sorry for everyone around me, which is why I made a sneaky trip home for a long weekend to see him. And though it was only four days, they were bloody brilliant. 

I landed in heathrow and I was absolutely bubbling with excitement, I've never run off the plane so fast. And believe me not, I ran. It was the moment I walked through the arrivals door and I saw him, all of my emotions came to life - it was such an amazing feeling. Before I bore you with the slop, here is a little photo diary of our long weekend together. 

When I arrived the first thing we did was go to my family home; where we drank wine, ate chocolate and simply enjoyed being back with each other.

The following morning we hopped on the train to Exeter which is where my mystery man is studying at university. Three hours later, we had arrived and boy oh boy was it chilly. So we wrapped up warm (well I did, he was used to it) and headed out for a bite to eat. Because a hangry Bella isn't a pretty Bella.

While waiting for the bus I snapped a sneaky picture. 

My absolute favorite thing about autumn/winter is the variety of leaves on the floor in an array of different colors. So beautiful. 

A much happier couple with full bellies, and here is the mystery man himself - ladies and gents, meet Freddie. 

And this man certainly knows the way to a happy Bella: my absolute favorite ice cream - the dairy free Booja-Booja ice-cream (my favorite was actually the coconut and vanilla, but this was darn good too). We polished off the whole tub while watching a movie, snuggled up in bed. Movie recommendation - Disconnect. If you're a fan of an intense, captivating movie i'd definitely give this one a watch! And we both enjoyed it and that in itself says something as I am a chick flick kind of gal and he is the polar opposite. 

And we finished our day with all of his lovely friends and a big glass of wine. Or two. Or three...

This was actually day three. Oops. Never the less, today was a beautiful crisp, sunny morning with blue skies. My favorite. 

With full bellies we strolled through the grounds of the university, I couldn't resist the beautiful scenery.  

And talk about a perfect autumn day. 

My inner geography nerd came out when we wondered along the beautiful river Exe...it admittedly excited me far more than it should have. 

Warning: lots of selfie's coming up!

The obligatory "Bella and Freddie pose". 

Could you tell that it was bright? ha. ha.

These beautiful little shops were tucked away along side the river, of course I managed to convince Freddie it was a necessity that we went in. Mwaha.

The next stop - the cathedral. 

And after such a strenuous morning, we stopped for tea and cake. Salted caramel slice, mmm. 

Tea for him, coffee for her. 

Can you guess how we finished our evening? 

Wine and food of-course. 

Unfortunately our last night together came by far too fast and far too soon. Sad face times 100000.

But what better way to celebrate it than to go out for a romantic date night.  We went to a lovely little restaurant called Bill's and if you're ever in Exeter you must try this place out! It was no surprise that we struggled to get a table, but boy am I glad we did. 

Here, ladies and gents, is my handsome date. 

After a lovely meal, we met up with his brother before heading back to bed. 

Then came the worst part of the trip, saying the dreaded "cya". 

But we made the most amazing memories and we had the best weekend together, catching up and simply enjoying each others' company. I am super grateful to have such a special, wonderful and caring man in my life. See you soon!

Until next time. 

Kisses. 

B x