After the dramatic political events of the last few days here in the UK, a Sunday morning walk was very much needed to clear the head and get the day off on the right note. So off Boris and I ventured this morning on our favourite route, taking in the fresh air and enjoying the…
Tag: Sources of Inspiration
An oasis on a hot day
In the early days of my blog, I shared some memories of a holiday in Marrakech (Memories of Marrakech). It was a real experience for me , witnessing a different culture and way of life. Probably one of the most memorable experiences was on our very first day. After breakfast at our beautiful riad, we…
Blue poppies and a handkerchief tree
Last weekend hubby, myself and the hound dog spent a lovely Saturday afternoon at Rowallane, a National Trust garden located a few miles just outside of Belfast. To be honest, we have often overlooked this place in the past, opting instead to go to better known National Trust estates such as Castleward and Mount Stewart. However, in…
Bloomin’ marvellous
The amazing weather continues here in Northern Ireland. In fact, I can't remember the last time the sun shone for so long with so little rain ! It is almost beginning to feel like the norm. With the prolonged period of sunny weather, plants around the garden have burst into bloom. After what was a long, wet…
Sailboats and shimmering seas
Resolved not to do any work on the May Day Bank Holiday (including housework!), I took myself off to Carrickfergus, a large town on the north shore of Belfast Lough, famous for its Norman castle and part of the Causeway Coastal Route. Two hours were well spent enjoying the views, listening to the sailboats jostling in the breeze and…
Sunsets and Silhouettes
I was out running (of a kind) one evening last week, trying to get some practice in for a 10k run in June. It was such a lovely night that it was impossible not to keep stopping and take some pictures of the sun setting as I made my way round my usual route. As the sun set I loved…
Beauty in the everyday
Spring has definitely taken hold this weekend. Apart from a splurge of hailstones, the dry and sunny weather has inspired me to get outdoors and enjoy nature in bloom. The colours are varied - from pale spring blossom to bright yellow primula and the vibrant pink of rhododendron petals strewn on the ground. They are all equally lovely and a…
