Going to CARDIFF to meet my MUM for lunch! DAILY VLOGS UK

It's a Cardiff day for me, today. I'm off to Cardiff city centre by train (transport for Wales Trains) to Cardiff Central Rail Station. I'm meeting Mum in the cafe in John Lewis department store. I also have a good old mooch around the shops and shopping centres there, including Waterstones book shop, Holland and Barrett health food shop, Tiger, Primark and more!
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I'm Imo and she's Izzy. We're a UK mother and daughter vlogging combo that loves to get out and about and exploring South Wales and beyond.
We're a formerly homeschooling/home-educating family of two based in the UK dealing with the daily challenges of managing Izzy's severe, chronic eczema and her education. Our resourcefulness is tested on a daily basis, but we'd love to share our little triumphs and discoveries with you as we go along.
Imo is a flautist/flutist (flute player), and these vlogs will often take you behind the scenes of the life of a professional folk musician. Stand by for bits and bobs of live folk music and dance as they pop up in our day-to-day lives.
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[@tots1981]

Love your vlogs look forward too them you such a positive person my son jske is 6 he has autism spectrum disorder loves watching your vlogs with me I suffer from anxiety myself but feeling a lot more positive lately thank you for your vlogs they have such a positive affect on me

[@PlanetImo]

Aw, thank you so much, Thonya. Most appreciated. X

[@FrugalTravellers]

So cool to see the train trip into Cardiff! It's great you were able to charge your power bank! ~ Mandy

[@TheThriftyGma]

How nice to meet up with your mom and enjoy some chatting time together. I was so blessed to spend a lot of time with my mom before she passed. . I called her every morning around 10, and again at 7 pm. I would visit her about 3 or 4 times a week, and on Saturdays I would take her shopping and we'd go for a coffee and a light lunch at the Dutch cafe. I did that for about 5 years. No regrets. How did Izzy like her soft fuzzy washcloth? It's nice once in awhile to aimlessly wander around the stores, even just to look. A nice relaxing vlog today. See you next time.. 💝

[@PlanetImo]

I think Izzy liked the wash cloth? My Mum’s never been a one for phoning… thanks, Sandy. X

[@FrugalTravellers]

That cafe in John Lewis looks amazing! It must have been so nice to be able to wander around Cardiff city centre after so long.

[@PlanetImo]

That cafe is palatial!

[@FrugalTravellers]

So interesting to hear the reason behind buying a white umbrella... I would never have thought of that! So cool to see your day in Cardiff, and your wandering around the shops and the train station 😃 ~ Mandy

[@PlanetImo]

Ah yeah! I end up with skin tone to match the colour of the umbrella if it's red or blue or something. The white lets the light through, but diffuses it like a diffuser panel of soft box.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@PlanetImo You're so clever to think of and notice these things! ~ Mandy

[@babykukla]

Loved your vlog tonight. It was so restful to see you shopping Cardiff. Plus I loved the idea that you visited with your mom. I haven't seen my daughter since July 4th. I always pretend I am on the train when you show video out the window. Train stations and trains have been my favorite places since I was a small child. Far better than Airports.

[@PlanetImo]

😃

[@starphase1623]

Being of Irish descent I very much appreciate your vlogs . I am very happy to have found your channel. You are a very wise and beautiful young lady . ☘️

[@PlanetImo]

Aw, thank you so much. 😃

[@PlanetImo]

I’m of Irish decent too.

[@evancortez2]

Can't get over how much that area in front of Cardiff station has changed since I was there!

[@PlanetImo]

I know! It’s mind boggling!

[@kittikoko]

11:25 I just took one of those little Tiger notebooks to a festival with me and it survived the entire weekend! I had my own little personal lineup written in there each day (because I'm a dinosaur and don't have a smartphone) and I honestly thought it would disintegrate after the first couple of days, but no, the textured cover is surprisingly hard-wearing! The back few pages are perforated too, just in case you need to scribble down a number for someone or whatever. Good old Tiger. 👍 Yes, I am this enthusiastic about a cheap notebook. 🤣

[@PlanetImo]

Good to get the heads up that my notebook will most likely survive my shoulder bag! Thanks for the tip about the last few pages. :¬)

[@David.M.]

Those small notebooks I call a "bum book". It is small enough to fit comfortably in the back pocket of your trousers. (Notice that I just used your British words). Cardiff is very nice. It must be wonderful to live close enough to make a day trip to visit.

[@PlanetImo]

😃

[@RetiredLovingIt]

We love walking around book stores 🤗 glad you found your mum 😎 the pasta salad and cake look good 😊

[@PlanetImo]

Oh I love it too. I quite fancy the book store cafe. I bet it’s nice and peaceful!

[@Electrowave]

That's an amazing effect on the sliding doors at 2:18!

[@PlanetImo]

Oh yes! Thanks for pointing it out. X

[@unowhotravelchannel]

Interesting that the trains are still not too busy, things not quite back to normal! Always nice to see Cardiff, what a lovely sunny day!☀️👍 That's a book shop you say? Haven't been to one of those for...yep 18 months plus!

[@PlanetImo]

Yeah - I was travelllng off peak going there, but I'm surprised it wasn't busier coming home? It was a treat to pop into Waterstones, even if I didn't buy anything. I fancy that cafe...

[@russellrichards9068]

Loved the video! Finally get a chance to be back in Cardiff in 2 weeks - first trip back in 2 years.

[@PlanetImo]

Oh brilliant! I think you might it find the bit by Central and also around Cathays Rail station have been re-landscaped beyond recognition! 😯 I hope you enjoy your visit. Thanks so much for watching.

[@unowhotravelchannel]

That's cool you decided to hang around and look at some of the shops, could spend a fortune! We're after new umbrellas, they don't last very long or we lose them! ☔

[@PlanetImo]

Yeah same here - though I literally JUST found one of the white umbrellas I thought I'd lost! 😂

[@FamilyDayTrippersUk]

That looked such a fun day out in Cardiff. It’s been far to long since our last visit and by the looks of it, much has changed. Most get back there soon. Thanks for taking us along. 👍🏻

[@PlanetImo]

Every time I go there it’s different again! 😆 Thanks, guys. X

[@alexmcleary4595]

Elmo and Cookie monster 😁 I simply cannot walk past a book shop some force propells me in. I think I'm a bookaholic. Cardiff craft store looked brilliant. Glad you had a great day.😊

[@PlanetImo]

Thanks, Alex. Yup - bookshops have a magnetic lure!

[@sallyandbooks545]

Lovely that you got to meet your mum and have a mooch around cardiff shops 😍

[@PlanetImo]

😃 Thanks, Sally. X

[@CAT-Anne]

Nice you visited with your mum! Nice day out!

[@PlanetImo]

Thanks, Cat-Anne. X

[@Victoria2cupsadayVlogger]

I love the salt lamps, I need to get another one again :o)

[@PlanetImo]

They’re lovely, aren’t they?

[@Victoria2cupsadayVlogger]

@@PlanetImo Yes and healing too xx

[@FrugalTravellers]

Nooooo! It's only September! Put the Father Christmases away! 🤣🤣🤣 ~ Mandy

[@PlanetImo]

Santee Baby has his foot in the door already is seems!

[@pamelab668]

Love a Waterstones. Ours has a lovely coffee x Nice shops thanks for taking me along x x fake hair should be fun

[@PlanetImo]

I quite fancy giving the Waterstones cafe a go! I bet it’s nice and calm and peaceful. Thanks, Pamela. X

[@karen4you]

What fun shops! Ooh the hank of hair. I saw clip on color strands on Amazon. Hope you can wrap your bun donut and get the hairstyle of your dreams.

[@PlanetImo]

Me too! I tried something a little different last night but it looked ridiculous! 😝 Thanks, Karen. X

[@karen4you]

@@PlanetImo these days any hair style goes from neat to messy.

[@evancortez2]

I miss riding trains in the UK, I miss the way they look and I miss the train stop announcements in a British accent :)

[@PlanetImo]

I love going on trains - I missed them during lockdown.

[@evancortez2]

6:55 see that window behind you? May 28, 2018, I was sitting there looking out the window!

[@PlanetImo]

Oh cool!!!!

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

Great shop imo loving those pillows colourful

[@PlanetImo]

They were lovely, weren’t they?!

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Good video. Continue on your road on getting the silver play button

[@PlanetImo]

Thanks 😊

[@evancortez2]

Wow, a proper bookstore! Haven't seen one of those around here in a while!

[@PlanetImo]

I bet!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Such cool decorations - were they made of felt?

[@PlanetImo]

I think a lot of them were - yes!

[@Gypsyauditor]

Respect just found you’re channel and subscribed 👍🏻✊

[@PlanetImo]

Aw, thank you so much! :¬)

[@anmichele3829]

I found one of your old vlogs by accident:) I was googling the Jesus Statue in Rio de Janeiro and found out there was one in Portugal! Then I searched it on KZbin and found your video where it was so foggy you couldn’t see anything 🤣

[@PlanetImo]

Oh that was hilarious! I’m So glad it was foggy when we went because if I want a good laugh I can go back and watch that old vlog. Thanks so much for delving into the archives! 😆

[@lifestylewithzimal8130]

good sharing

[@PlanetImo]

Thank you! 😃

[@exploreearth6275]

Lovely vlog Enjoyable to watch this

[@PlanetImo]

Aw, thank you so much!

[@exploreearth6275]

@@PlanetImo You're welcome 😃

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Nice shops there,the train station is ideal for some trainspotting 😂.

[@PlanetImo]

I think sometimes people think I’m train-spotting while I’m lurking at the end of platforms filming the trains! I do like trains, though. Thanks, Steven.

[@alexmcleary4595]

On the hair donughts will you have sprinkles or plain glazed.🍩🍩😆

[@PlanetImo]

Oh what a good idea - spray on 100's and 1000's! Delish!

[@deerogerson1886]

Harry Potter stairs ❤️☕️😷

[@Victoria2cupsadayVlogger]

Hello Imo, just letting you know that I have changed my channel name, was razegirl, but change is good sometimes :o)

[@PlanetImo]

Ah yes! I need to change mine too and sort all the art work out. It still says Imo and Izzy on it and has us both as cartoons. Time to move on I think! 😆

[@WormsEyeView]

I was just going to say that the trendy ship looked like Tiger..... then you went in to Tiger 🤣

[@PlanetImo]

Love Tiger!!

[@WormsEyeView]

Cardiff buildings.... growing at the same rate as your beans!!!

[@PlanetImo]

Yes!! I have accidentally grown a plant equivalent of the magic porridge pot.

[@WormsEyeView]

@@PlanetImo 🤣🤣

[@shayhawker9506]

I love you so much IMO and Izzy ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎❤️‍🔥❤️‍🩹❣️💕💞💓💗💖💘💝

[@PlanetImo]

Thanks so much. 😃

[@miriamhavard7621]

☺️

[@PlanetImo]

😉

[@lifestylewithzimal8130]

keep connected

[@annekalunn8567]

My dad had eye done

[@PlanetImo]

I wish him well. X

[@annekalunn8567]

@@PlanetImo had eye lind lift up

[@fatihanajih1364]

Hi

[@WormsEyeView]

Oh you modern person you with your fancy phone paying! 🤣

[@PlanetImo]

I'm so disproportionately proud of myself for this achievement!

[@WormsEyeView]

@@PlanetImo I would be too!!

[@deerogerson1886]

Take swim costume back ?

[@PlanetImo]

Izzy has it! She keeps forgetting to take the blinking thing back. 😆 Thanks for the reminder. X

[@WormsEyeView]

Hot milk in tea?????

[@PlanetImo]

That's what Mum said!

[@PlanetImo]

They got it mixed up with someone else's order.

[@nyasasingh._]

Amazing subscription added stay connected with us 👍

[@deerogerson1886]

Ok 👙