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Julie @ellenripley
@ellenripley
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HiveGarden
13h
Hive Garden: The Slab, The Frog and The Robin
The ongoing work in our shared communal garden has reached the next phase. My neighbour, who shares the responsibility of looking after this space, has been putting in a lot of effort cutting back overgrown
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Shadow Hunters
2d
A Quiet Sunny Afternoon in Morges, Switzerland: Reflection Hunter's Contest - SMARP - Round 293
While motorhoming in Morges, Switzerland, we went for a walk down to the harbour. It was a really sunny day, and the water was so still that the boat and sailboat masts were reflected perfectly in the
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Photography
3d
Spotting Fungi and Mushroom Foragers in the Woods
It was a chilly start to the morning when I arrived in the woods. The air was cold, and the ground was still a bit damp, so I had to watch my step on some of the muddier tracks. The sky was lovely and
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Photography
4d
Sunshine and Puddles: A Typical British Walk
You can never quite predict the weather here. I set off while the sun was shining, fully aware that rain was promised for later. That is classic British weather for you, changing its mood in the space
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FungiFriday
5d
Some High, Some Low and Some Just Popping Up!
The weather is still sunny and warm, but those odd showers we've had seem to have brought a lot of fungi out. The forest was a bit damp and quiet today, so I thought it would be a good time for a proper
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Cinnamon Cup Coffee
6d
Espresso, Peanut Butter Pancakes, and Dog’s Eyes in Morges, Switzerland
On a recent motorhome holiday with a friend of mine, we found a lovely spot for lunch in Morges in Switzerland, not too far from Lake Geneva. It was called La Gazette. The café sat on a bright street with
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Photography
8d
Following Clues and Finding Treasures in the Woods
It’s been a while since I last visited Williamthorpe Ponds, so with the sun making an appearance, I grabbed a spot in the small car park and headed out onto the trail. It’s still such a nice mix of ponds
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Shadow Hunters
9d
Buoy, What a View! Reflection Hunter's Contest - SMARP - Round 292
Joining the Reflection Hunter's Contest is always fun, so a big thank you to @olgavita and the team for keeping it running. My main entry for this round is the tufted duck sitting on the buoy. I liked
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HiveGarden
9d
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining (and a Pair of Shears)
For a long time, looking after our communal garden was a one person job, despite being a shared responsibility among six people. I did what I could to keep things tidy, like pulling up weeds, sweeping
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Photography
11d
A Walk Through the Woods: Fungi, Turning Leaves, and the Morning Sun
I went for a walk through a wood not too far from me this morning, not long after we'd had a shower of rain. By the time I got there the sun was coming through the trees, and the light on the path was
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FungiFriday
12d
Taking Photos, Leaving No Trace: A Plethora of Fungi in the Woods
Since I came back from my holidays, I have noticed there are a lot of fungi about. The weather is slightly cooler in the mornings, but we still have not had a lot of rain. However, the fungi seem to be
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Cinnamon Cup Coffee
13d
A Birthday Pitstop in Baden-Baden, Germany at Café Böckeler
On our recent motorhome holiday, we stopped off for a relaxed drink and a bite to eat at the traditional Café Böckeler. One of the best things about motorhome life is being able to pull over for a break
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Wednesday Walk
14d
Wednesday Walk: One Last Seaside Stroll Before Heading Home
Before heading home from my holiday, I had time for a couple of walks, this one was along the Bournemouth, UK coastline. It was the perfect way to breathe in the fresh seaside air before returning to reality.
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Shadow Hunters
15d
Shadow Hunters Community SMASh Contest - Round 445
On my recent holiday, the weather was hot and sunny every day. Most people focus on the clear skies, but I spent my time looking down at the ground instead. Bright sun makes strong shadows, which gave
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Photography
16d
Autumn Colours, Conkers, and Bright Fly Agarics
Since I got back from holiday the temperature has dropped slightly, especially in the mornings. Earlier today I drove out into the countryside for a walk. Driving down a quiet road, a natural tree bridge
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Worldmappin
17d
From Church Pews to Punishments: A Day in Christchurch, Dorset, UK
Christchurch Priory Church
Another visit to Christchurch in Dorset, UK before I headed back home from my motorhome holiday offered an interesting look into local history, architecture, and unusual historical punishment methods!
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StreetArt
18d
CCC's Street Art Contest #319 Art Discoveries on a European Motorhome Trip
Here is my entry for the CCC Street Art Contest #319. A big thank you to @digi-me for hosting this in the Street Art community. Driving through Germany and Switzerland in the motorhome, we kept bumping
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FungiFriday
19d
Fungi Friday: Travelling Central Europe: Hidden Forest Giants (and the Dog for Scale!)
Travelling through Switzerland and Germany in a motorhome lets you explore completely at your own pace. Autumn in Central Europe has brought out a variety of fungi, turning our woodland walks into proper
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Cinnamon Cup Coffee
20d
In Space, No One Can Hear You Brew: An H R Giger Alien Coffee Trip
I’ve been a big fan of the movie Alien for years, so when I went to Switzerland, visiting the H R Giger Bar for a coffee in the town of Gruyères was at the top of my list. H R Giger was the famous Swiss
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Shadow Hunters
21d
Reflection Hunter's Contest - SMARP (Show Me A Reflection Picture) - Round 290
I went out for an evening walk around a local lake while motorhoming in France, and with the water completely still, it was a great spot to look for photos for this week's Reflection Hunter's Contest -
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