cobbles – Helen Glynn Jones

Wednesday Wander – Watchet, Somerset

This little harbour town in Somerset is has neither the fame of San Francisco nor the glamour of Biarritz, yet it is where I’m wandering this week. Watchet is a charming place with an ancient history, situated at the mouth of the River Severn. An Iron age hill-fort nearby, later re-fortified by Alfred the Great,Continue reading “Wednesday Wander – Watchet, Somerset”

Unpacking

I’m back 🙂 Been back a few days now, not quite a week. The suitcases are up in the loft, and I’m gradually emerging from under the approximately 7923 emails and 278 loads of washing (it’s amazing how much a family can fit into three medium sized suitcases). It’s nice to be home, as itContinue reading “Unpacking”

Thursday Doors – Faded Glory

These two attractive green doors are in the town of Silves, Portugal. I use the word ‘attractive’ because I love the tiles, the cobbles, the ornate metal balconies and the old doors with curved frames, traditional style hearkening back to when the building was originally constructed. However, I don’t love the unsightly (and dangerous-looking) tangleContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Faded Glory”