I recently returned from a short break away with family, something I think the three of us needed after the months of lockdown. We decided to stay within the UK, not quite ready to tackle airports and planes and the rapidly changing quarantine laws, instead driving down south to the coast of Devon. And itContinue reading “A Short Break and A Holy Well”
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An Impromptu Mini-Break … In Denmark
Earlier this month I was lucky enough to have an impromptu mini-break. My husband had to visit Denmark for work and the stars aligned in terms of child- and dog-care to allow me to go with him for a long weekend away, something we’ve not done together since before the gorgeous girl was born. AndContinue reading “An Impromptu Mini-Break … In Denmark”
A Visit To Kings Landing #GameOfThrones
(Warning: This post contains spoilers for Season 8 of Game Of Thrones, so if you’re not all caught up, read further at your own peril. Again, spoilers spoilers spoilers) A couple of years ago, I shared two posts about visiting Dragonstone, the Targaryen island fortress from Game of Thrones. Of course, I didn’t really visitContinue reading “A Visit To Kings Landing #GameOfThrones”
Home Again…
Hello everyone! I’m back from my adventure. The jetlag has worn off, the laundry is (mostly) done, and the holiday seems almost like a dream. Yet it was real, and it was fantastic – I saw so much and have so much to write about I hardly know where to begin (there will be manyContinue reading “Home Again…”
A Wednesday Wander for Roald Dahl Day
Today is Roald Dahl day, a celebration to mark what would have been the 101st birthday of the author, so I decided to do a Wednesday Wander with a Roald Dahl connection. I’ve visited Dahl’s grave, seen the footsteps of the BFG leading to it, and spent time in the excellent museum nearby (though tookContinue reading “A Wednesday Wander for Roald Dahl Day”
Wednesday Wander – Dragonstone, Part 1
I’ve recently been away, doing a spot of wandering in Basque country. I am a big Game of Thrones fan and so, when I found out that two of the locations used for the show were not too far from where I was staying, I decided to take a look (and dragged the family alongContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Dragonstone, Part 1”
A Mini Break…
It’s Friday, and for me, the last day of work before I head off on holiday tomorrow. The family and I are wandering south to San Sebastian and Biarritz (plenty of inspiration for some new Wednesday Wanders). I’m hoping to visit Dragonstone, or, at least, the beach that stands in for Danaerys Targaryen’s birthplace. I’mContinue reading “A Mini Break…”
Wednesday Wander – Tenby, South Wales
This week I’m wandering to the pastel picture-postcard town of Tenby, in the south of Wales. Set on a beautiful stretch of coastline, the oldest part of the town is enclosed by a medieval stone wall, built for defense after repeated successful sackings of the then-Norman town by Welsh forces. There is thought to haveContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Tenby, South Wales”
30 Day Blog Challenge – Day Twelve – Out Of Control
It’s day twelve of the 30 Day Writing Challenge, and today’s prompt is: Out Of Control. And I have nothing. Nada. Bupkus. Zilch. I’m out. Christmas burnout? I’m not sure. I do have a lot of other ideas running around in my mind at the moment, but none of them really fit the brief. IContinue reading “30 Day Blog Challenge – Day Twelve – Out Of Control”
Thursday Doors – Along the Canal
I had a different door in mind for today’s post, but, on a walk with a friend past the nearby canal boat mooring, found the combination of tiny doors, sunshine and colourful boats too hard to resist. I live near to the Grand Union Canal, which links London with Birmingham. The longest canal in theContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Along the Canal”
Helen Glynn Jones 