January Rains: a poem
January, wet and windy Gone the December indecisiveness Replaced by the certainty of a daily squall Long rambles replaced by short...
January, wet and windy Gone the December indecisiveness Replaced by the certainty of a daily squall Long rambles replaced by short...
It's not unusual to experience four seasons in one day in Pendle, indeed I am learning that discord between the elements is the norm, and...
It started in September, this niggly leg, not hugely surprising, considering our trek. First Prague then Vienna, Bratislava came next,...
Have you ever wanted to just leave your front door and walk? Or just get in the car and drive, with no agenda, no plans, no return date?...
For a child, a snowy winter’s day brings great delight and the promise of play To open the curtains to a blanket of white is always a...
A walk in the late afternoon can bring a whole new perspective to an otherwise familiar stroll, and on the right day, dusk gives an...
Bright holly berries and maple leaves Squirrels collecting their nuts and seeds Rosy cheeks on a frosty day as children wrap up warm and...
Pendle Hill stands in splendid isolation, its highest point, Big End, towering over the small picturesque Lancashire village of Barley,...
There is no denying that autumn is here Despite the birdsong gracing my ear Despite the soft touch of the rippling breeze and the warmth...
It is lovely to travel and explore pastures new, but it us always lovely to return home, and never was that truer than now, returning as...
We have only had a few days in our perfect cottage this time, just a few days tagged onto the end of a very busy schedule in Middle...
Cascais is a seaside town, 40minutes by train from Lisbon. We flew into Lisbon from Budapest and made our way via metro to Cais do Sodre...
Budapest! Like Vienna, Budapest is a sprawling metropolis, a busy city with lots of charm and lots to see. I think that Budapest has a...
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the River Danube by the border with Austria and Hungary. It was the place on our...
Vienna, a place I have wanted to visit for a long time, and once planned, had to postpone twice because of the pandemic. It was worth the...
August 31st and we set off on our latest adventure, this time a trip to some of the places in Europe we have never been to before, some...
I think it's going to rain today. Should I pull on my boots or put them away? I could put on my slippers, sit by the grate, warming my...
We have been blessed with a beautiful summer this year, perfect for exploring our new stomping ground. Each day we seem to wake to blue...
A walk alone, a wakeful meditation Unhurried thoughts wander freely A morning yet untarnished, the day to come, full of promise Dawn has...
I know. WEIRD! This came to me this morning as I was walking, and yes it's a weird analogy, but I think it is one that could work for...