I began a sabbatical at the end of September 2025 and decided to share this journey with you as it unfolds.
After 20 years working full-time since completing my PhD in biology, I felt called to slow down. This sabbatical is my chance to contemplate, create and reconnect.
On this site, you’ll find my drawings and photographs of my favourite places in Cambridge. Whether you’re planning a visit or already live here, I hope these recommendations guide you toward restorative and inspiring places for your own life journey.
I’ve organised this site into three main sections:
Gardens: exploring the power of nature on our wellbeing.
Churches: experiencing the silence and peace within these historic buildings, as well as meeting with welcoming local communities.
Cafes: enjoying the warmth of a flat white (my favourite coffee) whether I am meeting friends and family or simply reading and journaling on my own.
You will also find a daily blog where I write short reflections from my sabbatical coming from my journaling activities: things I am learning, noticing and practising as I give myself space to slow down. My hope is that these reflections offer you encouragement, inspiration, or simply a calming pause in your day.