Today it was suggested that I might like to go on a trip to pick up some balsa wood strips (don’t ask) and incorporate a visit to Erddig.
A few minutes after we set off, we encountered brilliant sunshine and torrential rain at the same time. There was a lake of water on the road [...]
Archive for August, 2012
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
Storm Clouds Brewing
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 4th 2012
We are now in the small village that I mentioned in a previous post:
On one very narrow turn a man came out of his house. I think he was going to assist to make sure his house didn’t get hit, I noticed there were some bumps and scrapes on the house opposite!! The corner was [...]
5 Comments CherryPie on Aug 4th 2012
Filed under Carcassonne 2012, Holidays
Road to Gorges de Galamus
We are now back on my holiday trail…
4 Comments CherryPie on Aug 3rd 2012
Filed under This & That
PEACE
Syria is in turmoil, the starving in the world are doing just that, and yet the peace and harmony in which the spirit of the Olympic Games seems to override those whom the Games are meant for. Above all, PEACE: a breathing space for the world to step back from warfare and destitution, to breathe [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Aug 3rd 2012
Filed under Science & Nature
The Number Devil
Long time readers will know that I enjoy reading the books and thoughts written by Christopher Lloyd.
I am subscribed to receive emails from ‘What on Earth Books‘, which add to his thoughts on the themes in his books and this one popped up in my email box today (including the picture above):
WHILST PUTTING the final [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Aug 1st 2012
Filed under Carcassonne 2012, Holidays
Restaurant View
It was time for a cup of tea before departing from Rennes-Le-Chateau. I enjoyed these views whilst supping a cup of tea in La Reine du Chateau.
11 Comments CherryPie on Aug 1st 2012
