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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

  • 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

  • 667. Shapes, Structures, and Vistas

    Walking the South West Coast Path involves the eyes. In paying attention to the world around me, I notice the shapes, structures, and vistas of tangible objects. Along with color,… Read more

  • 666. Bumps, Bruises, and Blood

    Almost everybody will share in bumps, bruises, and even blood when they walk. I question some folks decision to walk parts of the South West Coast Path. Yesterday, hiking up… Read more

  • 665. Benches

    My ultimate destination is Poole, the end of the 630-mile South West Coast Path. My penultimate destinations vary from night to night; however, as you know, I never aim for… Read more

  • 664. Kindness Gone Awry

    Another sunny day to walk. Temperatures in the high 50’s or lower 60’s. A perfect day. My day begins as I chat with an older English couple taking their morning… Read more

  • 663. I’ve Never Had Pork Cheek

    I’m the first one to the hotel restaurant at 6PM. I’ve had another one of those days of walking 10+ miles and an elevation ascent of 2500 feet. Since I… Read more

  • 662. When the Path Isn’t a Path

    Since I’m walking, I’m not paddling or canoeing. I’m not paddling down the Flint River here in Georgia; I’m not canoeing down the Mississippi. Yet, I have my encounters with… Read more

  • 661. Street Art

    I’ve seen street art in two places, Plymouth and Exmouth. While there is probably street art in other towns, I’ve missed it. A popular area of Plymouth is the Barbican.… Read more

  • 660. A Walker and a Couple Share Memories

    I am worn down. My muscles ache from walking 10-13 miles with ascents and descents of over 2500 feet; the bottoms of my feet are bruised from walking on too… Read more

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