I have begun my Master of Arts (Museum Studies). It is by distance education, so it involves a lot of self discipline. It seems to be a well thought out course, with everything being provided to me. All the readings, textbooks and exercises are all there. :-)

Other than that, Scott and I had a lovely weekend in Durham. We caught the train there on Good Friday, and arrived in the evening. It is a beautiful town, very picturesque. There is a stunning cathedral in the town, a real architectural masterpiece. It's the kind of place that you walk into and say "wow". Breathtaking stuff! We saw the castle, went on a boat cruise up the River Wear (very narrow, and only 5 foot deep! Durham is a university town, but all the students were on holiday, so it was quiet. We also generally relaxed. It was great to relax, and still see everything we wanted to. We also spent a day at the Beamish Open Air Museum, which is out of Durham slightly. A great day there, spent looking in old buildings, enjoying the sunshine and riding about on old trams and buses. We even went down a mine shaft!

I will post pictures when I have a chance. I am more pressed for time these days with my study. Think of me, chained to my computer... slaving away on my degree!!

xxx