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The Enchanted Forest

The most magical adventures happen in the most common places…

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30 Knots on the Top

The wind is so forceful that I get blown to the side all the time. Even though it's broad, I'm still on ridge, so it seems a good idea to steady myself. 

I remember the forecast mentioning wind gusts of 30 knots ... yeahhh I think that's true.

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Into the Void

The world is disappearing. With every breath the world becomes whiter. A greyish white, brought in on the wings of the wind.

The top suddenly dooms up in front of me. It rises straight up from the mountain high in the air.

What if I step forward … will I step through a portal into another world?

I do it. I take those few steps…

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Same mountain, a different view

The views, the endless views.Oehhh, that's a bit much water for my barefoot hiking shoes. I smile. Surely there's a…

Into the hills

I'm back. Back into the mountains. The Cambrian Mountains.A gentle climb takes me up the common. Every ten steps I…

Finding a home within ourselves

Home is not always a place. Sometimes it is a space inside yourself that stays steady while life keeps moving.

Run with the Wind

February 3th. It's Friday and a true FriYay this is. Today I'm going to explore the Black Mountains on horseback.

Golden Fire

Blazing fires are heating up the furnices. Miners covered in sweat, with blackened faces from the ashes and coke, keep…

The 4 Castles Tour

The skies are blue and the sun is coming up over the mountains. It is the first week of November…

A Journey through Medieval times

Castles, castles and more castles...What I love so much about exploring lands that existed long before the country that I…

A new home

Once upon a time... I've always loved those amazing estates with driving lanes bordered by majestic trees, endless stretches of…

30 Knots on the Top

The wind is so forceful that I get blown to the side all the time. Even though it's broad, I'm…

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