New Forest - Paws, Wings and Wildflowers
A few weeks ago, after getting back from a cruise and before setting off on the long journey home, I helped take my friend's dog for a walk. I was looking forward to stretching…
Julie @ellenripley
@ellenripley
Just me * Animal lover * Nature lover * Into Nerdy Things.
Teamwork, Green Garden Bins, and the Great Garden Tidy Up
It was nice and sunny, so I decided to do a bit of gardening this morning, while I was in the…
I Went Searching for an Ancient Coffin Lid ... and Nearly Missed it!
I've always enjoyed walking around old churchyards. They are peaceful places, and every gravestone has a story to tell. I especially like the really old graves. Whenever I visit…
Boldly Going … To the Local Steampunk Event
Last week, my local town of Chesterfield, UK held its very first Steampunk event. If you're not familiar with Steampunk, the simplest way to describe it is as science fiction…
Window Shopping at Riazor: An #Oceanlovers Perspective
La Coruña was one of the ports we visited during our cruise around Spain. As soon as we arrived, we could see the city stretching along the coastline, with the bright blue sea…
A Cruise Stop in Bilbao, Spain
One of the stops on our cruise was Bilbao in northern Spain. We were looking forward to seeing a little of the city and to visit the Guggenheim Art Museum. We docked at Getxo, so…
Exploring La Coruña on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas
One of the highlights of our cruise on Liberty of the Seas was visiting the beautiful Spanish city of La Coruña, located in the Galicia region of northwestern…
A Day in Lisbon: Discovering Portugal’s Colourful Capital
After arriving in Lisbon, Portugal aboard Liberty of the Seas, we were looking forward to stepping ashore and exploring Portugal’s capital city, somewhere I had never visited…
Discovering Vigo: Cruising to Spain’s Northwest Coast
During my cruise aboard Liberty of the Seas, one of the ports we visited was Vigo, Spain. It was a nice change to wake up and see the port from the ship. After breakfast, we got…
Visiting Southwell Workhouse: A Place My 91 Year Friend Once Called Home
We recently took a trip into the next county of Nottinghamshire, UK, to visit Southwell Workhouse, which is now owned by the National Trust. Before the 1530s, there was no…