Still trying to shake off the lurgy and although much better than a few days ago, we’re both still a long way from full health. However, I was well enough to contemplate leaving The Cottage to check out the north coast with Luke. We went over with the proviso that I might just take some… Read more

Best laid plans and all that…! Having set aside a week for some local adventures and catching up with with friends, I promptly came down with a crippling lurgy. Then shared it with Clare! It’s been a feet up, tea drinking blur of time that’s not seen us stray far from The Cottage – not… Read more

There was a super sunrise today and I happened to be just in the right place to be able to give it some appreciation!  As part of a ‘bushcraft’ skills day, I was in charge of teaching a bit of stick whittling. A fantastic day, with lots of creativity and amazingly, given all the students… Read more

A long day leading a group of students in the mountains, turned into an even longer day than anticipated due to a chance encounter…  We made a lovely journey through the northern Carneddau mountains in atmospherically cloudy, but dry conditions. I was working with Si, for the first time in years and it was great… Read more

Birthday celebrations in Coed y Parc over the last few days for Mother Martin!  Had a champagne reception on Sunday night, then a trip over to Treaddur Bay on Monday, where the surf was pumping into the bay – for those brave enough to get in! (not me!). Took a peek over the cliffs at… Read more

The latest edition of my photo journal series arrived today! Very pleased to see some of my photos in print as well as a great memento from the year.  Read more