Anyone in the vicinity of RAF Fairford last Sunday can’t have failed to notice the abnormally large volume of fighter aircraft overhead, and we were slap bang in the middle of it all. I am of course talking about the Royal International Air Tattoo, the worlds largest military airshow and Read more…
Saturday dawned hot and clear and it was to the sound of distant jet engines (a hint of approaching activities) that we set off to walk a section of the abandoned Thames and Severn Canal. Completed in 1789 it was conceived as part of the route from Bristol to London Read more…
The recent discovery of Stock Dove and Kestrel on my local patch got me wandering about what else I’d potentially missed by keeping to regular routes and routines. As a result I’ve spent the last couple of weeks poking into every nook and cranny I can find to make sure Read more…
Sunday was a total wash out but come Monday the rain had cleared even if the clouds hadn’t. Neither of us particularly felt like driving anywhere so instead we struck out on foot in the direction of Cefn Drum. We’d barely got going when a Spotted Flycatcher flitted across our Read more…
Tuesday on Mull was supposed to be a more restful day than the previous two, which of course meant that we ended up doing more than ever. First port of call was Calgary for a little taste of the Caribbean. With white sands and clear water it is the most Read more…
After spending the end of last month around ancient castles we found ourselves exploring some slightly more recent history on Saturday. Our destination was Pembrey country park which is today a haven for recreation with large grassy fields, expansive forestry and even a dry ski slope. Back in 1886 however Read more…
Carreg Cennen occupies a dominant position overlooking the village of Trapp and is widely regarded as one of if not the most dramatic of the Welsh castles. The original structure dates back to the twelfth century but it was heavily remodelled by John Giffard a hundred years later into the Read more…
Not only did October 1st herald the arrival of two of the hottest days of the year (28.3 Celsius if anyone’s counting!), it was also the first day of my parents brief stay with us here in South Wales. Normally they drag some horrible wet and grey weather over with Read more…