CURRENTLY LOVING | JUNE 2020
My currently loving feature here on Splodz Blogz is a bit of an excuse to share with you a few of the things I’m particularly enjoying. This might be actual things I have bought or been gifted, it might be … Continued
OVER THE BRIDGE TO WALES | BIRD WATCHING WALK AT NEWPORT WETLANDS
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of celebrating St David’s Day in Wales. I joined the Over the Bridge to Wales project for a rather lovely couple of days out in the Newport area, first with this walk from Newport to … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 20 | WALKING AND SLEEPING
Wow, we’re 20 weeks into 2020 already… and what exactly have we to show for that? A global pandemic causing untold suffering to many, and this week, police brutality leading to rioting. Nice. Like many people, I prefer not to … Continued
HIKING THE COTSWOLDS | A SHORT WALK THROUGH QUEEN’S WOOD AND OVER CLEEVE HILL
I think it’s fair to say that one thing we all have in common during this lock down period is the fact that we’ve spent some time exploring our local area a little bit more than we might have otherwise. … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG 19 | CHEESECAKE AND SPACE TRAVEL
How was your week? Good? Hard going? Pretty much the same as every one of the last eight weeks? Yea, mine too… I’m like a stuck record – I work hard at my day job, eat, sleep badly, eat some … Continued
AD | MY WILD SWIMMING KIT BAG
The lock down rules have relaxed just enough in England to allow wild swimming, that is, swimming in lakes, rivers and the sea. As long as we are sensible, honour social distancing rules, and keep ourselves well within our safety … Continued
HIKING THE WYE VALLEY | GOODRICH CASTLE, COPPETT HILL AND SYMONDS YAT
Since I moved to Gloucestershire, I’ve discovered a myriad of lovely hiking routes in my local area that I’ve been meaning to share with you. It’s easy to search the internet for great routes but I know when I’m looking … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 18 | ALL CHANGE AGAIN
Good evening. How has your week been? Have you been a busy bee, productive at work at home? Maybe you’ve completed a DIY project, or started a new one. Perhaps you’ve cooked your best meal for weeks, or baked a … Continued
SPEND AS MUCH TIME OUTDOORS AS YOU LIKE
We were not created to be inside. Our bodies (and minds) need all the things the outside provide – fresh air, natural light, nature, and space. And while having walls and a roof is amazing and wonderful and hugely important … Continued
A VIRTUAL COAST TO COAST HIKE
I have to admit I’ve been a little bit jealous of those who seem to have achieved great things or taken part in big challenges during lock down. I’m one of the many people who is still working full time … Continued