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Welsh Castles: Conway Castle

Welsh Castles: Conway Castle

Crossing over the river via Conway road bridge, which opened in 1958.  To the left of it you can just […]

April 24, 2022 33
Castle in the Clouds

Castle in the Clouds

The day I visited Flint Castle, I was privy to the most wonderful display of fluffy white clouds, billowing against […]

April 24, 2022 19
A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Part 2 Galilee

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Part 2 Galilee

Part 2  In The Footsteps of Jesus in Galilee  May 2008 After our emotional visit to the Garden of Gethsemane […]

April 19, 2022 16
A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Part 1 Jerusalem

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Part 1 Jerusalem

Part 1 In The Footsteps of Jesus in Jerusalem  May 2008 On 18th May 2008 my friend, Julie, and I […]

April 14, 2022 24
Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel

I absolutely love this song, “My Guardian Angel”, sung here by Aled Jones and Bryn Terfel, both in Welsh and […]

November 23, 2021 14
Welcome to Wales, Croeso i Gymru

Welcome to Wales, Croeso i Gymru

“We’ll keep a welcome in the hillsides, We’ll keep a welcome in the Vales. This land you knew will still […]

November 18, 2021 55
The Pilgrims Way and the Poet

The Pilgrims Way and the Poet

The Church of St Hywyn lies at the edge of the beach at Aberdaron, which is situated at the tip […]

November 14, 2021 33
Welsh Castles: Harlech Castle

Welsh Castles: Harlech Castle

Harlech Castle is located at Harlech, in Gwynedd, North Wales. The mediaeval fortress was constructed by King Edward I towards […]

October 10, 2021 25
Spirit of Autumn Past

Spirit of Autumn Past

Autumn in all her glory has not arrived in North Wales as yet.  So while I’m waiting I’ve dug out […]

September 29, 2021 45
Land Of My Fathers

Land Of My Fathers

Passionate about Wales – Land of my Fathers.  The Land of Song, Mountains, Myths and Legends, Stunning Scenery, and so […]

September 24, 2021 43
Tal Y Llyn Lake in Snowdonia National Park

Tal Y Llyn Lake in Snowdonia National Park

Tal Y Llyn Lake is a large glacial  lake in North Wales.  It is a mirror clear lake, perfect for […]

September 9, 2021 35
Summertime in Paris

Summertime in Paris

  “…the whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature and Music…it is worth anyone’s while to dally […]

August 3, 2021 35
Refreshment for the Soul

Refreshment for the Soul

“We all need space; unless we have it we cannot reach that sense of quiet in which whispers of better […]

June 14, 2021 23
Be Still And Know That I Am God

Be Still And Know That I Am God

When the waters of our mind become calm and unruffled, we will experience the reflection of the Divine. Photos: The […]

June 14, 2021 21
How Green Is My Valley

How Green Is My Valley

“There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing  is a miracle.  The other is […]

June 7, 2021 23
Out of the Darkness and Into the Light

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light

A  Gallery of Light, photographed in North Wales over the last few years.   I woke in the night with […]

May 7, 2021 23
The Light of Hope

The Light of Hope

As the sun rises on a New Year, may we all surge Onwards and Upwards with Hope in our Hearts. […]

January 1, 2021 23
Happy Christmas Everyone

Happy Christmas Everyone

 Happy Christmas Everyone   Nadolig Llawen i Bawb Peace On Earth and Goodwill to All Men           […]

December 24, 2020 25
Autumn at Moss Valley

Autumn at Moss Valley

“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty, if only we have the eyes to see […]

October 22, 2020 11
On Hallowed Ground

On Hallowed Ground

    Indigo night Full moon rising Diamonds sparkling Across the ocean.   Dunes looming Ethereal spectres Casting shadows On […]

April 3, 2020 11
Welsh Castles: Caernarfon Castle

Welsh Castles: Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynydd, North-West Wales.  It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since […]

January 31, 2020 27
Pursuing The Light

Pursuing The Light

“Let us be faithful to our passing hours And read their beauty; and that light pursue Which gives the dawn its […]

January 26, 2020 19
A Higher Force To Guide Us

A Higher Force To Guide Us

“Live in the present moment to stay in the Flow of Life.   No need to plan ahead.  Respond to […]

January 20, 2020 32
Spectacular Switzerland 2010

Spectacular Switzerland 2010

“The contemplation of beauty causes the soul to grow wings.”   Plato  Travelling Through Switzerland Approaching St Moritz View From the […]

January 16, 2020 24
The River of Life

The River of Life

The flow of life has its ups and downs.  The River of Life surges and falls on its way to […]

January 10, 2020 26
A New Dawn

A New Dawn

A New Dawn A New Day A New Month A New Year A New Decade A New Life I am […]

January 1, 2020 29
To Feed Or Not To Feed?  That Is The Question

To Feed Or Not To Feed? That Is The Question

So is this true or is it a myth?  Is bread bad for ducks or is there a balance to […]

December 26, 2019 12
Christmas at Chirk Castle

Christmas at Chirk Castle

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas.  Nadolig Llawen! A very enjoyable and educational visit to Chirk Castle at Christmas, 20th […]

December 22, 2019 24
A Visit to Mykonos

A Visit to Mykonos

As our cruise ship docked at the Greek Island of Mykonos, I was sitting on our balcony in early morning […]

November 19, 2019 11
The Game of Life

The Game of Life

“Don’t be a pawn in the Game of Life.  Be the Game Master instead.” Images:  The Chessboard from The Prisoner […]

November 16, 2019 9
Dreams of Autumn Past

Dreams of Autumn Past

 “Tune in with the seasons. Look outside.  Winter is fast approaching. Everything is slowing down. The plants and trees are […]

November 11, 2019 28
Autumn at Valle Crucis Abbey

Autumn at Valle Crucis Abbey

“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty, if only we have the eyes to see […]

November 11, 2019 5
Autumn Paradise Found

Autumn Paradise Found

 “……I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?”   Vincent Van Gogh Photos: […]

November 11, 2019 9
Timeless

Timeless

“The timeless in you is aware of life’s timelessness; and knows that yesterday is but today’s memory and tomorrow is […]

June 25, 2019 8
Magical, Mystical Midsummer’s Eve

Magical, Mystical Midsummer’s Eve

Last night my mind travelled back to a distant Midsummer’s Eve. It was the most wonderful night of my life. […]

June 23, 2019 18
The House of the Virgin Mary

The House of the Virgin Mary

Tradition says that the Virgin Mary spent her latter years in the mountains above Ephesus in Turkey.  A statue of Mary […]

June 23, 2019 11
A Visit to Ephesus

A Visit to Ephesus

The Library of Celsius Ruins of the Agora [The main marketplace] The Theatre Feeding the Cats at Ephesus The Temple […]

June 23, 2019 7
Drama at Ephesus

Drama at Ephesus

Let the drama begin. Roman soldiers marching into Ephesus. The Emperor’s party arrives. The Emperor awaits the spectacle. The Emperor’s […]

June 23, 2019 6
The Fiery Dance of Passion

The Fiery Dance of Passion

Photography and Nature have become two of my greatest passions and driving forces, most especially showcasing the Presence of the […]

June 6, 2019 20
The Oasis of Ein Gedi

The Oasis of Ein Gedi

On the way back to Jerusalem from Masada, we stopped at the oasis of Ein Gedi on the Dead Sea.  […]

May 31, 2019 21
The Siege of Masada

The Siege of Masada

Ascending Masada by Cable Car  [May 2008] Views across the Judaean Desert towards the Dead Sea Solomon, our guide The […]

May 31, 2019 15
Are You A Nemophilist?

Are You A Nemophilist?

Dame Judi Dench recently revealed herself to be Britain’s foremost celebrity nemophilist. NEMOPHILIST  [noun] A person who loves or is fond […]

May 28, 2019 28
The Enchanted Wild Wood at Portmeirion

The Enchanted Wild Wood at Portmeirion

Discover the impressive natural landscape surrounding the Italianate Village of Portmeirion, which is the brainchild of the visionary architect Clough Williams Ellis.  The subtropical forest known as “Y Gwyllt” [Welsh for Wild Wood] is a magical wonderland which includes 70 acres of woodlands with 19 miles of pathways which cut through forests, secret spaces and coastal coves. […]

May 11, 2019 52
There Is No Going Back Now

There Is No Going Back Now

The Great Orme Tramway, Llandudno Heading up the Great Orme in Llandudno by Tram Looking down to St Tudno’s Church […]

April 30, 2019 32
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

BEAUTY Looking across the lake from the Nature Reserve AND THE BEAST The defunct Nuclear Power Station can be seen on […]

April 28, 2019 26
Walking in Llandegla Forest

Walking in Llandegla Forest

Would you believe, the forest is only 15 minutes away from my home, and I’ve never visited, or even knew […]

April 14, 2019 25
Divine Moments

Divine Moments

“Each moment contains a hundred messages from God. To every cry of “Oh Lord,” He answers a hundred times, “I […]

March 31, 2019 23
Dancing With Daffodils

Dancing With Daffodils

The daffodil is a proud emblem for Wales. There are many stories to how the daffodil became an emblem for […]

March 31, 2019 17
17th Century Rug Chapel

17th Century Rug Chapel

The stunning stained glass windows of Rug Chapel in North Wales.   Rug Chapel is a rare example of a little […]

March 24, 2019 11
Whimsical Dreams and Happy Oblivion

Whimsical Dreams and Happy Oblivion

February was a surprising month with temperatures well above the seasonal average.  On the day I visited the Alwen Reservoir […]

March 9, 2019 28
The Snowdrop Walk at Chirk Castle

The Snowdrop Walk at Chirk Castle

      Galanthus is the scientific name for snowdrops, and means milk-white flowers.  They are also known as February […]

February 17, 2019 41
A Place for the Soul to find Peace

A Place for the Soul to find Peace

“Lle i enaid gael llonydd.” “A place for the soul to find peace.” Photos:    Stunning views of the Snowdonian […]

February 17, 2019 30
Llyn Gwynant in February Sunshine

Llyn Gwynant in February Sunshine

“Dead yesterdays and unborn tomorrows, why fret about it, if today be sweet.” “Be happy for this moment. This moment […]

February 17, 2019 12
Stained Glass at Llantysilio Church

Stained Glass at Llantysilio Church

The beautiful stained glass windows at the ancient church of St Tysilio, Llangollen, North Wales     Photos: Stained glass windows […]

January 28, 2018 51
In The Presence Of Wonder

In The Presence Of Wonder

“In the presence of wonder, the head has no answers and the heart has no questions.”           Richard Wagamese Photos […]

January 21, 2018 25
What A Wonderful World!

What A Wonderful World!

And I think to myself…………..What a Wonderful World 💙💜💛💚 “What a Wonderful World” [1970 Spoken Introduction by Louis Armstrong]

January 17, 2018 39
Across The Threshold To 2018

Across The Threshold To 2018

The sun has risen on the first day of the first month of a new year.  A new day has […]

January 1, 2018 37
As The Sun Sets On 2017

As The Sun Sets On 2017

As The Sun Sets On 2017 Dream Lucidly Create Consciously Re-Write the Script of Your Life Dream Big No Limitations […]

December 31, 2017 30
Misty Blue

Misty Blue

Images: The lake at Acton Park, Wrexham, North Wales   December 2017 Music: Misty Blue – Dorothy Moore.  What a voice!

December 26, 2017 33
Salutation To The Dawn

Salutation To The Dawn

“Look  to this day, for it is Life, the very life of Life; In its brief course lie all the […]

December 22, 2017 31
Blessings Of Peace From North Wales

Blessings Of Peace From North Wales

 Happy Christmas Everyone   Nadolig Llawen  Peace On Earth ❤💙❤💙

December 21, 2017 22
Happiness…NOW!

Happiness…NOW!

“Happiness – not in another place but THIS place.  Not for another hour, but THIS hour.” Walt Whitman Happiness can […]

November 25, 2017 40
Let Nature Be Your Teacher

Let Nature Be Your Teacher

I’ve just completed a short introductory course with Lancaster university about the poet, William Wordsworth.   The following is an extract […]

November 19, 2017 35
Valle Crucis Abbey

Valle Crucis Abbey

Valle Crucis is Latin for Valley of the Cross.  The abbey was founded by Cistercian monks in the winter of […]

November 2, 2017 21
The Italianate Village of Portmeirion

The Italianate Village of Portmeirion

Bridge House [1959], the second gateway into this stunning Italianate village in North Wales. Portmeirion was brought into being by […]

October 16, 2017 36
Life Is Eternal

Life Is Eternal

I am the daughter of Earth and Water, And the nursling of the Sky; I pass through the pores of […]

October 15, 2017 15
And Still The Bell Tolls

And Still The Bell Tolls

Llyn Celyn is a large reservoir constructed between 1960 and 1965 in the Tryweryn valley in North Wales.  It is […]

October 15, 2017 18
Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes The Sun

One of the high points of a recent visit to Ynys Mon was the spectacular sunrise over the Menai Straits. […]

October 5, 2017 60
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