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Fungi Friday: A Woodland Fungi Hunt

Friday means one thing. It’s time for #fungifriday, kindly initiated by @ewkaw. And what better way to enjoy it than with a wander through the woods? Today I did

Wednesday Walk: Exploring the Major Oak: Robin Hood’s Legendary Hideaway

We've walked around Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, UK, many times over the years, but our latest visit felt a bit different. On the news recently, the famous

New Forest - Paws, Wings and Wildflowers

A few weeks ago, after getting back from a cruise and before setting off on the long journey home, I helped take my friend's dog for a walk. I was looking forward

Teamwork, Green Garden Bins, and the Great Garden Tidy Up

It was nice and sunny, so I decided to do a bit of gardening this morning, while I was in the mood. On entering the communal garden, fluffy thistle seeds were flying

Beating the Heat with Fungi Finds

There is a coolness in the woods just before the sun emerges to turn the day into another scorcher. To beat the midday heat, I slipped out for an early morning walk

Reflection Hunter's Contest - SMARP (Show Me A Reflection Picture) - Round 280

While visiting Cadiz in Spain on a hot day, I noticed these two pigeons cooling their feet in a puddle right outside a café. ​It was a simple scene, but the reflection

Air Con & Hot Cappuccino in Lisbon, Portugal

Ah, Lisbon in the summer. The cobblestones held the heat, and the sun was strong. Finding a cool, welcoming spot for a coffee was paramount. My recent trip to the

I Went Searching for an Ancient Coffin Lid ... and Nearly Missed it!

I've always enjoyed walking around old churchyards. They are peaceful places, and every gravestone has a story to tell. I especially like the really old graves.

Boldly Going … To the Local Steampunk Event

Last week, my local town of Chesterfield, UK held its very first Steampunk event. If you're not familiar with Steampunk, the simplest way to describe it is as science

Shadow Hunters SMASh Contest Round 433 - Chasing Shadows on Deck

When I was on a recent cruise, I started noticing the interesting shadow art created by the ship itself. While doing a lap of the ship, this one reminded me of a

Window Shopping at Riazor: An #Oceanlovers Perspective

La Coruña was one of the ports we visited during our cruise around Spain. As soon as we arrived, we could see the city stretching along the coastline, with the bright

Reflection Hunter's Contest - SMARP (Show Me A Reflection Picture) - Round 279

I’ve put together a few photos for the latest Reflection Hunter's Contest. ​The first shot is my entry to the contest. It is from a recent Steampunk event here in

A Burnt Tongue and Brilliant Coffee in Bilbao

​We had a lovely afternoon sitting outside at a coffee shop called Bizu Bi, located right in the Plaza de Santiago within the old town, Casco Viejo in Bilbao. The

A Cruise Stop in Bilbao, Spain

One of the stops on our cruise was Bilbao in northern Spain. We were looking forward to seeing a little of the city and to visit the Guggenheim Art Museum. We docked

Exploring La Coruña on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas

One of the highlights of our cruise on Liberty of the Seas was visiting the beautiful Spanish city of La Coruña, located in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain.

A Cruise Stop in Cádiz: History, Sea Views and Sunshine

Sailing on the Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas cruise ship we called in at Cádiz, Spain. It was a real mixture of southern Spain’s history, culture, and chilled

A Day in Lisbon: Discovering Portugal’s Colourful Capital

After arriving in Lisbon, Portugal aboard Liberty of the Seas, we were looking forward to stepping ashore and exploring Portugal’s capital city, somewhere I had

Discovering Vigo: Cruising to Spain’s Northwest Coast

During my cruise aboard Liberty of the Seas, one of the ports we visited was Vigo, Spain. It was a nice change to wake up and see the port from the ship. After

My Last Beach Walk - Ocean Lover's Writing Challenge #5

Travelling down to the Dorset area to meet up with a friend was a bit uncomfortable as we are still in the throes of a heatwave. The air con on the coach was quite

Phone Photography Contest - Round 118 The Heatwave: An Early Morning Walk

I enjoyed a lovely early morning walk along a country path and through the woods. It was a good time to be out, with the peaceful countryside all around me. However,