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Autumn is great for getting your boots proper muddy and seeing what the woods are up to. I go walking most days, and honestly, you do not need a grand plan or a map. You just look to see what is there

We popped down to our local café to check out its brand new look after the recent refurbishment. The place has always been cosy and still has that lovely feel, with warm lighting, dark wooden tables and

Ashover is a pretty village if you want a nice peaceful walk. The countryside surrounding the village stretches out for miles, and apart from the distant sound of gunshots, everything was quiet. It was

Happy Fungi Friday, everyone! Today's outing started even before I reached the forest, proving that sometimes a find is pure chance. I actually spotted a large bolete while driving past a grass verge.

Today I decided to head out for a walk at a local nature reserve. The weather was pleasant enough, with patches of blue sky and white clouds overhead. ​I followed a narrow gravel path that wound its way

Early this morning I went out chasing mist. I could see low clouds hanging over the hills from a distance, so I decided to head straight for one particular wood that always looks good when the morning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

​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

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.

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