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677. Signs of Wars
Strangers from Overseas came for the neolithic hill forts. The Romans came. The Angles and Saxons from northern Germany and southern Scandinavia came. The Vikings from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden… Read more
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676. Fifteen Rules for Pubs
Okay, I’ve eaten in plenty of pubs. While I pick up a pre-made ham and cheddar cheese sandwich from M&S sometimes or go to a real restaurant occasionally, I usually… Read more
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675. A Breakfast Table Comparison
I’m enjoying breakfast in Winchester. I’m in that limbo period, post-walk completion, pre-Mary and cousins arrival. Since I have time to mull over this last walk in comparison with some… Read more
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674. Why Should the Last Day Surprise Me
On the one hand, I’m eager to reach the end of the South West Coast Path. I’m looking forward to the large, artistic sign symbolizing the end of the SWCP… Read more
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673. Fellow Path-Walkers Conversations
When I walked the Via Francigena, I did not talk to a single fellow walker until I talked to Russ around the tenth day of my walk. Not on the… Read more
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672. Thatched Roofs and Quaint Cottages: English Villages as Destinations
As I’ve mentioned before, every day shortly after noon, I begin to look forward to my night’s lodging. Despite names like East Farm BnB, my lodging has all been within… Read more
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671. “Not One of Them…But I Am”
When I look at a map, I’ve moved through a considerable part of southwestern England. I would suppose that I’ve seen plenty that this part of England offers. But I… Read more
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670. Signs
I usually keep a look-out for signs. When I recall the times that I’ve gotten lost, I usually do so for a number of reasons. I get distracted. I intentionally… Read more
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669. “A Poor, Ignorant Girl”: Mary Anning
She hears all sorts of words like these. One fellow enters her shop and, we can hear his disdainful description, “a little dirty shop, with hundreds of specimens piled all… Read more
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668. Shapes and Structure: Our Interacting with the World On and Near the South West Coast Path
In the previous post, I presented a number of black and white photos showing the natural world on and near the South West Coast Path. This post looks at some… Read more