Welcome from Stephen, Joy, Ella & Martha
So, this morning, almost a year on from our first Covid lockdown in the UK my phone ‘pinged’. Five minutes later the confirmation of my vaccination appointment was on my screen.
Think of what it has taken to get here so fast.
Continue reading “Miracles and cures and healing wells. And vaccines.”Into another month of lockdown – it’s good to think this should be the month where we get the first glimpses of Spring. We’re keeping an eye out on our Monday walks.
Continue reading “February walks”Into our third month of circular Monday walks and England is back into full national lockdown – so we need to stay fairly close to home. Here’s what we’ve been up to…
Continue reading “January walks”Our second month of weekly circular walks. I’m keeping a record here for future reference – and maybe some ideas for other walkers.
Continue reading “December walks”We’re trying a different circular walk each week. Here’s how we’re getting on – and maybe some ideas for other walkers.
Continue reading “November walks”We don’t need to wait for the end of the Covid tunnel to see the light.
Continue reading “Fenland reflections”It wasn’t the original planned Grand Tour of Europe, but a 3 week circuit to the Highlands and back was a great first campervan trip.
Continue reading “Our first great campervan adventure”A story of where I’m from – or, perhaps, not…
Continue reading “My curiously close-to-home great-great-grandfather”I have a strange compulsion to photograph walls. Wherever we go. Some day, I’ll get around to my project of creating artwork from these images to hang, of course, on my wall. Meanwhile, I just love to find them among the holiday snaps and family pictures.
Why? Three good reasons.
Continue reading “The joy of… walls”The UK’s coronavirus ‘lockdown’ has coincided with my long-planned break from work. We’re asked to stay at home, principally to prevent the spread of the disease and the consequences for the most vulnerable. I’m forced to contemplate being confined to the house (and garden!) for a long period.
Continue reading “Putting down roots in the time of Coronavirus”