"April showers bring May flowers", they used to say, but these days there is no rhyme or reason to what the weather will do next. The only advantage to having this crazy, unpredictable weather  is that we have something to talk about!

Last month I had cataract surgery on both eyes. Apart from the obvious change in my vision, the most amazing difference I see is the colours - everything is bright and beautiful now. I can't wait for my garden to start blooming so I can take in all the colour.

We are off to Europe at Easter, spending some time in England but mainly in Spain, so I am now at the stage of wondering what clothes, what shoes and what essential oils I should be taking. My personal essential oil travel favorites are Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree and Rose.

I take Eucalyptus essential oil on the plane and inhale from the bottle before take off and landing (warning: you may get some funny looks). It definitely helps with the pressure in your ears and is also useful if you get a cold or have a sinus problem.

I take Lavender essential oil for sunburns and for any situations where I might experience stress. I know holidays are meant to be relaxing but I'm sure we have all had a stressful travel experience - lost luggage, mixed up arrangements, late flights, etc.

I take Tea Tree essential oil on my travels not only because it is a great immune booster, but it is also antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal - useful for cuts and grazes.

I bring along a tiny bottle of Rose essential oil to use as a perfume - not only does it smell wonderful but it has lots of other properties.