Roddy's thoughts and pictures at the close of the day
It's the shortest day today (for us in the southern hemisphere) and distinctly warm here in Grahamstown (+25 forecast for this afternoon). Time for a bouquet of flowers to celebrate the turn of the seasons.These flower pictures were all taken during our nine weeks in the Nordic region and England.
It's always been a sad moment for Kate and I when we are leaving Warton. Yesterday was no exception. Here's one of my favourite views, looking north from the farm into the sunset.
Sunshine, blue skies and a holiday weekend meant that we all enjoyed a great time on Sunday having a big family get together around the fire at Warton. I even managed to get out and about after a rough few days with food poisoning. Thanks very much to everyone involved for the wonderful food and drinks... Continue Reading →
Coquetdale is rich in history, ancient and modern, and has lots of natural splendour: all of which we have experienced this last three days with Jeannie. It has been rather misty, damp and decidedly cool at times but we have had excellent walks nevertheless: at Lady's Well (with Jackie, Angus and Izzie ... plus dogs), Cragside... Continue Reading →
The Yorkshire Dales are one of the loveliest, special places in the world. A great place with some of the best people ever. We had a couple of days there on our way up to Northumberland and managed to get two walks on to the fells - pretty good going as there was lots of... Continue Reading →
Spring in England means beautiful walks through fresh green fields, along woodland paths between hedgerows rich with blossoms and flowers. Last weekend didn't disappoint. Richard and Angela took us out to Badby woods and along the Nene Valley in rural Northamptonshire. Bradby is a hidden part of the Cotswolds where the old woods are absolutely... Continue Reading →
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