Be gentle with yourself: a Villanelle, a french poem
Be busy at rest, allow your mind to still, Remember times that caused your heart to sing; Be gentle with yourself, be free. Imagine the...
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Beauty from a limited palette
It struck me today, whilst walking alongside the Canal du Nivernais, that not much changes along the path from Merry-sur-Yonne to...
Bike ride to Clamecy
Our cycling habits have changed over the years. It wasnt a hobby we pursued as a family (the children were never really interested) so we...
Camping sur Burgundy
I love camping! I am told that I first went camping at a year old, which must have been a fairly dreadful experience for my mum, but I...
From Dover to Èpernay
I had forgotten how much I like ferries, they really do have a lot going for them. We have taken a few over the years; various Channel...
Vive la France!
I'm really excited about our long-planned road trip around France, but seriously, what on earth is going on with the motorways in the UK?...
Nature's Bounty: a poem
For how many years has this view been admired? How many words and ideas inspired? Which generation first noticed its splendour, and how...
Ribble Ramble
It is springtime! Our first in Lancashire and it marks the completion of our first year of living in the beautiful Ribble Valley, where...
The Song Thief: a poem
Where are the birds on a blustery day? The wind has stolen their voices away The lambs are still bleating The cattle still low But where...
Dreamy Downham: 03/04/2023
The valley between Sabden and Downham, taking in Sabden Fold, Newchurch and Barley, must surely be one of Lancashires most unspoiled,...
Nature's Prayer: a poem
A peachy sky as the sun is rising Snowdrops thrive and crocus' bloom The promise of a perfect day Emerging from the winter's gloom A hint...
Iceland - Hike to Bruarfoss: 04/03/2023
I knew Iceland would be special! It has been on our radar for quite a while, so I couldn't have been more excited to visit at last, and...
Portugal - from Porto to the Atlantic: 20/02/2023
Often we plan city breaks, tagging them on to the beginning or end of a bigger adventure. This is not done to make our journeys longer or...
Azores - water water everywhere: 18/02/2023
Our final stay in The Azores is Furnas, in the southeast and more mountainous part of Sao Miguel. Known as the thermal hot spot of the...
Azores - waves and waterfalls: 15/02/2023
If the west was about volcanoes, the north of Sao Miguel was all about the power of the sea and the beauty of waterfalls, each showcased...
The Azores. Like Lancashire but with Volcanoes: 11/02/2023
I was prepared for The Azores to be different from anything I had seen before, but I was not prepared for it to feel familiar. We...
Rosario to The Quebramar: 03/02/2023
We are back on our beautiful emerald island, Madeira, but this time we are spending our first few days in Rosario before moving on to our...
Walking with friends: a poem
Walking with friends The usual trails, mist hanging in the air Views hidden, cloud descending to surround us Goes unnoticed We talk as we...
Longridge Fell from Hurst Green: 24/01/2023
The views from Longridge Fell are widely acclaimed. It is the most southerly fell in England, lying at the southern end of the Forest of...
Slaidburn Ramble: 02/01/2023
Just half an hour's drive from Sabden, over 'The Skaithe' and through some of the most beautiful countryside and picture perfect...
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