The calm between two storms. It was a lovely sunny but bracing day, perfect for a walk.
After walking some familiar paths I ventured where I have not walked before.
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The Calm Between Two Storms
8 Comments CherryPie on Feb 12th 2020
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Demolition…
… of the cooling towers
On Friday I climbed the Wrekin Hill, as did many other local people. The Wrekin was a good vantage point to watch the controlled demolition of the iconic cooling towers that have been prominent in the Ironbridge Gorge since the 1960s.
I am sad to see them go, they were part of [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Dec 8th 2019
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays
Taormina – Day Seven
We arrived in the breakfast room earlier than the previous day and to our relief it was a lot less chaotic. It being the weekend, we indulged in a glass of Prosecco with our breakfast. In my case I paired it with fruit; sadly strawberries were not on the menu.
Suitably replete, we walked to the [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 28th 2019
Filed under Anecdotes, Art, Cheltenham 2019, Gardens, Holidays
August Bank Holiday
On bank holiday Sunday I attended attended a family wedding, this led to us staying in Cheltenham for a couple of nights due to this being the area where the wedding took place.
During my stay I was able to do some urban walking around Cheltenham.
In addition to the urban walking the hotel corridors from the [...]
18 Comments CherryPie on Aug 28th 2019
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A Leisurely Stroll Around Ludlow…
…followed by fine dining at chez nous
13 Comments CherryPie on Aug 19th 2019
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A Walk in the Park
After not quite making it to Attingham Park yesterday I was able to have an afternoon walk there today. I had been wavering in my intention, the weather was sunny with a few fluffy white clouds in the sky but it was rather windy. Was I in the mood for a windy walk?
I had to [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 7th 2019