The Worms Head from the beach. Here’s the promised post about day 5 of our visit to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You’ll find day 1 here, day 2 here, day 3 here, and day 4 here. On our fifth day in Wales, we woke to what looked like a day of variable weather. …
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Walking toward Mewslade Bay. Day 4 of our visit to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Day 1 is here, day 2, here, and day 3, here. Our walk along the Rhossili Beacon had been pretty challenging, so we thought we’d stick to more level ground for the day following our wedding anniversary. The Ordnance …
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The approach to the hill. On our third day at Rhossili (click here for day 1, here for day 2) we celebrated our wedding anniversary (31 years), so, naturally, we decided to climb Rhossili Beacon, where a force 8 gale was blowing! I took only 273 pictures this time, so selection was a little easier. …
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Worm's Head from the approach path. On our second day at Rhossili (click here for the post for day 1) we decided to tackle the Worm’s Head. A small rainbow, our waking view of the bay. We woke to a rainbow over the bay: good sign, or bad? Well by the end of the day …
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Rhossili Bay under rain clouds. Being a couple of old romantics, Valerie and I like to celebrate our wedding anniversary as part of a holiday. This year, we decided to celebrate 31 years of happy marriage on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, UK, as it’s not too far and we hadn’t been before. Location map here. …
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The Castle and grounds. The castle at Ashby de la Zouch is maintained and curated by English Heritage. You’ll find a location map if you click here. The town is about 8 miles (14km) from the M1 in England, where the A42 meets the A511. Part of the ruins. We’d been on a visit to …
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Entrance to the Druid Temple. This is a short introduction to a hidden curiosity, with information and some pictures to help anyone intending a visit and to inform those who’ll never make it to this charming spot. The quirky folly known as the Druid’s Temple sits on the Swinton Estate, which lies just over 11 …
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This short post is about a set of nature trails, providing factual information and accompanied by photographs to give a flavour of the place for those wanting to visit, and a vicarious experience for those who’ll never make it. Round Howe is a small hill on the south bank of the River Swale, near Richmond …
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View from the high tower of the castle. Continuing the account of our recent visit to Bolton Castle, a privately owned ancient monument in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England. You’ll find the first part here. We returned to the Courtyard to visit the Guest Tower, most of which is no longer standing. Looking up the north-west …
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The exterior of Bolton Castle We spent a few days with my brother, Steve, and his wife, Alison, in the Yorkshire Dales. On one of the days, we ventured out in the rain to visit Bolton Castle, a place we’d never visited even though Valerie and I lived in the area for some years. The …
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River Wye seen from the viewpoint. This illustrated post is here to help those who want to visit this spot and inform those who’ll never get there. I hope it serves those purposes and entertains along the way. The smaller car park. Where is Symonds Yat, and why is it so called? This local beauty …
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St Nicholas Tower in Florence The time has come around again! Here’s your monthly reminder that the writing contest table has been updated. It lives on the ‘Resources’ page. Many contests are free to enter (around 35 at present) and offer great cash prizes (best prize is £16,000.00; you could buy a LOT of books …
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Windblown Surf Camping by the Sea Twenty miles of slow hills and undulant dales Wound them from the urban to the wild shore And found them now at rest beneath green flapping peak Under broad expansive skeins of shaded greys Inhabiting that lone place the cliff gave shelter To one tent and two bikes Still …
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Children at the edge of the North Sea, Hornsea, East Yorkshire, England. This year I'm determined to concentrate on my creative needs. I write and I take photographs. I also love making pictures with pencil, pen, and paint, though those skills I've yet to hone. So, these Wednesday posts will display my efforts in this …
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Lake Maggiore on an uncharacteristic dull day, with a displaying cormorant in the foreground. This is the last of the posts recording our stay in Italy in September 2018. We had a great time, so we decided to share our experiences. Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. Part 5. Part 6. Part 7. …
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