This weekend was rather contrasting: first I went to see Mexican lucha libre wrestling, which was quite simply amazing. Two of the most famous luchadors – The Blue Deamon and Cassandro were there fighting in a tag match. I loved seeing Cassandro, who is an ‘exotico’ wrestler – his persona is in drag.
The next day headed off to the more serene surroundings of West Lexham in Norfolk, where I was lucky enough to have been invited to Charm School. Run by etiquette magazine Mien, Charm School was a rare chance to give up my digital devices and learn about more analogue pursuits such as baking, letter writing, gentle exercises and gardening.
I loved the amazing farm location, the excellent company and brilliant home-made food. My highlight – learning to make bread with baker Simon Blackwell. More Charm School weekends are coming up later in the year, I can’t recommend it enough, a must for any city-dweller!
Simon demonstrating how to make soda bread
And the finished bread
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That bread looks yummy! (trust me to notice the food!)
Drag wrestling?? Awesome!