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  • Algeria, Cederberg Day 2

    Another busy day on our Tour in Southern Africa. Hiking uphill and wine tasting Continue reading

    Algeria, Cederberg Day 2
  • When sailing matters

    Caught up in the hurly burly storm of everyday life, people wonder what’s it like to step into a different reality – where the sun shines and you’re surrounded by water, magnificent greenery and in short Greece. Every year, friends… Continue reading

  • Ropa Valley/ Ermones Walk

    Walking in Corfu with Hilary Paipeti every Saturday morning. Continue reading

  • Victoria Fountain, Dun Laoghaire

    The Victoria Fountain was erected to commemorate queen Virtoria’s four visits to Iralnd inthe 1800s. Very ornate, wrought iron, it is a splendid relic of older times. Continue reading

    Victoria Fountain, Dun Laoghaire
  • Book Quote of the Day

    Real Quotes from real Authors Continue reading

    Book Quote of the Day
  • Forest Bathing or A Walk

    Visiting my friend in the country before all this quarantine began, I took myself off to a midland Forest for an extended walk -( extended because I couldn’t find my way back to my car). My mind was searching for… Continue reading

    Forest Bathing or A Walk
  • Corona crazy times

    corona virus restrictions and social distancing come together in a bizarre set of circumstances Continue reading

    Corona crazy times
  • African coincidences

    Reading Dervla Murphy’s Ukimwi Road, a description of her trip through Kenya and Uganda in 1992 by bicycle at the age of 60, I came face to face with my own increasing antiquity. I assumed it was set way back… Continue reading

    African coincidences
  • Lend me your Ear

    The wonder of new technology – 3D printing in your local library Continue reading

    Lend me your Ear
  • Baking some Humble Loaf

    Nothing fancy or complicated. Just three ingredients, flour, buttermilk and bread soda to rise, this is a healthy loaf of bread containing many nutrients and fibre. It was a cornerstone of my diet growing up, baked daily by my mother.… Continue reading

    Baking some Humble Loaf