I was asked whether it felt like a consolation prize. In truth, a part of me wasn’t looking forward to the holiday, but I pondered the question. It didn’t really feel like a consolation prize at all – I was just so bloody anxious about the flight! You see, about a week before I’m dueContinue reading “Brief tales from Antigua & Barbuda”
Category Archives: Holiday
Odd-tober
There’s no two ways about it. October was odd. Now, what am I referring to exactly. I could be talking about the weather – it was such a warm month – or I could be talking about UK politics. September certainly feels like a long time ago in respect of the latter. Just for theContinue reading “Odd-tober”
Ju-lyyy
Well that’s another month that flew by! I feel like I’ve said that too many times this year – I really need to try and find a slower pace again when I can! There’s lots to talk about and reflect on. My 30th birthday brought an Irish mini break, for example, and the end ofContinue reading “Ju-lyyy”
May May May..!
“…May May May! May May booty! May May booty!” I have absolutely no explanation for the title and tagline this time. The headline is usually whatever pops into my head as I write or plan a post. So this is what it dished out this time! So, I’m a little late writing this and, asContinue reading “May May May..!”
“LarryBird’sMullet”
I’m not even sure where to start. The wonderful sights and sounds. The sea air. The wind (oh my gosh the wind!) and the rain. The birds and beasts. The wonder of this Scottish island. Perhaps I should start with a title explanation, for I’m talking about the beautiful Isle of Mull which I wasContinue reading ““LarryBird’sMullet””
“Bring me lots of beer, bring me lots of beer”
Last year, Lucy Lapwing introduced me to the world of birdsong and, more importantly, the techniques you can use to remember different tunes. Hence, blue tits became ‘tea lily lily lily’ and great tits ‘tea-cher tea-cher’. The difference between collared doves (coll-ared-dove, coll-ared-dove) and wood pigeons (wood-pige-on-PIGEON; wood-pige-on-PIGEON) apparent. Left to its own devices, thisContinue reading ““Bring me lots of beer, bring me lots of beer””
356 Days Wild: Weeks 43 & 44 (including a trip to Wales!)
And breathe! This one is a bit of a read. So I won’t be offended if you dip in and swiftly dip out! Two-weeks worth of a wild challenge can definitely add up! I’ll keep it brief to start. A trip to the Welsh coast was definitely the huge highlight of the fortnight, but IContinue reading “356 Days Wild: Weeks 43 & 44 (including a trip to Wales!)”
Hello Harlech!
It’s time for a much-needed break to Wales and I feel very lucky for it. Wales in November will probably equal rain – and lots of rain – but I can’t wait. And luckily I have my waterproofs packed so let’s see how I get on. Plus I’ve packed about 4 books and all myContinue reading “Hello Harlech!”
356 Days Wild: Week 32 & 33 (including my Canal Adventure!)
It feels like a while since I posted! Weeks 32 and 33 of my wildlife challenge were pretty much all about my Kennet & Avon Canal adventure. As part of my Parkinson’s UK fundraiser in memory of grandad, my partner and I walked from Reading to Bristol along the canal. It was challenging. It wasContinue reading “356 Days Wild: Week 32 & 33 (including my Canal Adventure!)”
My Kennet & Avon Canal Adventure!
It’s nearly the start of my canal adventure! All being well, my partner and I will start in Reading tomorrow (20th August 2021) and finish in Bristol next Friday (27th August 2021). We’ll be walking along the Kennet & Avon Canal the whole way. 94.5 miles. I’ve had to repack about 4 times. I’m notContinue reading “My Kennet & Avon Canal Adventure!”
Ramblings of a (very!) amateur artist 