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Discovering the Magic
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in […]
A Pathway to the Heart
“We travel the endless corridors of time until one day we find a pathway that leads us to our heart.” […]
Timeless
“The timeless in you is aware of life’s timelessness; and knows that yesterday is but today’s memory and tomorrow is […]
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 […]
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. […]
There Is No Going Back Now
Heading up the Great Orme in Llandudno by Tram Looking down to St Tudno’s Church Almost at the Halfway Station […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dancing With Daffodils
The daffodil is a proud emblem for Wales. There are many stories to how the daffodil became an emblem for […]
17th Century Rug Chapel
The stunning stained glass windows of Rug Chapel in North Wales. Rug Chapel is a rare example of a little […]
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 […]
The Snowdrop Walk at Chirk Castle
Galanthus is the scientific name for snowdrops, and means milk-white flowers. They are also known as February Fair Maids […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stained Glass and Snowdrops
The beautiful stained glass windows at the ancient church of St Tysilio, Llangollen, North Wales. And the stunning early Spring […]
In The Presence Of Wonder
“In the presence of wonder, the head has no answers and the heart has no questions.” Richard Wagamese Photo […]
What A Wonderful World!
And I think to myself…………..What a Wonderful World 💙💜💛💚 “What a Wonderful World” [1970 Spoken Introduction by Louis Armstrong]
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 […]
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 […]
Misty Blue
Images: The lake at Acton Park, Wrexham, North Wales December 2017 Music: Misty Blue – Dorothy Moore. What a voice!
Salutation To The Dawn
“Look to this day, for it is Life, the very life of Life; In its brief course lie all the […]
Blessings Of Peace From North Wales
Happy Christmas Everyone Nadolig Llawen Peace On Earth ❤💙❤💙
Happiness…NOW!
“Happiness – not in another place but THIS place. Not for another hour, but THIS hour.” Walt Whitman Happiness can […]
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 […]
Valle Crucis Abbey
Valle Crucis is Latin for Valley of the Cross. The abbey was founded by Cistercian monks in the winter of […]
Memories of Autumn at Moss Valley
2012 is the year I began my photographic journey, studying a short course in Digital Photography with Open University, which proved […]
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 […]
Life Is Eternal
I am the daughter of Earth and Water, And the nursling of the Sky; I pass through the pores of […]
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 2½ miles long […]
Here Comes The Sun
One of the high points of a recent visit to Ynys Mon was the spectacular sunrise over the Menai Straits. […]
