Let’s get it straight, I’m Dr. Ellington. Do not pretend we are on a chummy, first name basis. I’m not Doc Martin. I sure did not expect to become a… Read more

Who doesn’t enjoy a blooming flower or shrub? What could be more quintessential than walking past English flowers and plants, in gardens or simply in the wild? Solitary geraniums in… Read more

I’m awake. It’s 5:03 AM. I’m walking in the rain today. While I’ve had a drizzle three other days, those drizzles didn’t amount to much or bother me much. Today’s… Read more

I love trees. While not a landscape designer, I’ve randomly planted 50-60 Japanese maples in our yard or in pots. While not a botanist, I admire the diversity of tree… Read more

The day begins at 7:50 AM with a death; the day ends with a death. A woman commits suicide; the partially eaten pheasant carcass lays on the road as I… Read more

Besides specific pains, which lessen with this day. Besides other specific walkers, who have been delightful to meet. Besides specific scenic views, walking past rhododendrons, weaving through gorse and blackberry… Read more

While I usually need a week to settle into my long-distance walking, I sometimes develop a sense of the trail fairly early. In this case, my meeting folks along the… Read more

Hello Body! Nice that you have come along with me. You are a grumbling one, aren’t you? So, the bottoms of our feet don’t like the rocky paths. What about… Read more

During my first full day in England, by train and bus, I reach Wells. I check into the Ancient Gatehouse Inn. Nicky greets me “Welcome luv, staying with us tonight?”… Read more