Lapland Silverstone
2021 got off to a good start with a lovely trip to Silverstone where I drove around the Formula 1 race track enjoying their festive lights show. Continue reading
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First Snow of the Winter
This morning we had the first snow of the winter – only a light dusting, but we made the most of it as we walked around Cirencester Park. Continue reading
Christmas Day Walk in Lechlade
On Christmas Day we went for a walk in Lechlade – couldn’t walk far as the paths following the Thames were flooded – but it was entertaining watching the swans. Continue reading
Batsford Arboretum
Today I went for a cold (but at least dry) walk at Batsford Arboretum. Continue reading
Sunday Afternoon Walk in Avebury
Despite the weather it was actually quite busy when we arrived at lunch time. Plenty of people out walking with their families, with their dogs, meeting friends. Continue reading
Kew Gardens
This week’s road trip took me to Kew Gardens; In the Covid-19 era that meant I had prebooked my ticket last night, for entry between 13:00-13:15. Continue reading
Driving South
It is nearly 2 weeks ago that I returned home following my holiday in the Scottish highlands, but things have been so busy I’ve barely had time to take my photos off the camera! Continue reading
Leaving the Highlands
My first stop was Strathpeffer, a little to the North of Inverness. My route took me on some brilliant roads, including a B road with a view over the Dornoch Firth. Continue reading
Back to the Highlands
After the ferry arrived in Scrabster at lunch time I opted for the scenic route to Lairg; I drove part of the North Coast 500 then took an inland route, which meant 40 miles of single track road, with frequent passing places. Continue reading
Touring Orkney
Yesterday a quiet day with no travelling required, so I came up with a route arund the mainland of Orkney. Continue reading