“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in […]
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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 […]
