I saw this sign in a pub in North Wales and it cracked me up. It says it's from the Somerset and Dorset Railway in 1864 and it looks quite old but, who knows, maybe I've been played. I did a bit of research on the web and it looks like you can buy original, antique, cast-iron versions of this Somerset and Dorset Railway sign, and a lot of recent reproductions are available as … [Read more...] about Somerset and Dorset Railway – Company Rule
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Chelsea Flower Show 2015
On Tuesday last, I went to the Chelsea Flower Show in London for the first time. The UK and particularly London is all so new to me. I've seen almost nothing of London, and England in general, and there's so much to see. I'm very glad to have had the opportunity to go to the Chelsea Flower Show. It was a wonderful day with so much of Nature's beauty on display. Here are … [Read more...] about Chelsea Flower Show 2015
Bluebell Woods
Bluebell Woods Finding these nice Bluebell's was a surprise today. As part of exploring around my new home in the UK, I'm in the habit of just taking paths and seeing where they lead. Today I received the treat of finding these lovely Bluebell fields in the woods nearby. It was delightful to wander amongst them in peace and serenity. Very grounding and meditative. I ended … [Read more...] about Bluebell Woods
How Long is a Long Walk?
Today I ventured on a longer walk, and it ended up being longer than I'd thought. I was away from home for 2 hours and 40 minutes. What a walk! I went through the forest, down the North Downs, close to the M25, back up the North Downs and then through the forests and farms back to home. The largest walk I'd done recently was about 1 hour and 15 minutes, so this was a big step … [Read more...] about How Long is a Long Walk?
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
While in Cornwall last week, we visited a place called The Lost Gardens of Heligan and we were all pleasantly surprised. We only went there because it was close to where we were staying (a place called Pentewan, near Mevagissy)) and supposedly one of the recommended local attractions. We now know that The Lost Gardens of Helligan can be the main reason people visit this part of … [Read more...] about The Lost Gardens of Heligan