Category Archives: birds

IFORD MANOR GARDEN

Posted on August 2, 2019 by wraxdec

At Bradford-on-Avon we climbed uneven steps, and tackled twisting paths of the Garden, a delight for those who enjoy a walk among nature. Situated on the River Frome, the site has been occupied since Roman times, with extensive views of … Continue reading →

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STOURHEAD

Posted on July 7, 2019 by wraxdec

STOURHEAD On a visit to the UK, we’ve been lucky enough to explore a number of attractive gardens. Each brings its own unique charm. Stourhead, as the name suggests, is at the head of the river Stour, in Wiltshire. It’s … Continue reading →

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PARADISE

Posted on June 24, 2014 by wraxdec

People say this or that beach is the most beautiful but for me those on the Central Coast of NSW are hard to better, with spots like Toukley, Avoca, Terrigal, Umina, Bateau Bay… Here, at the Entrance, which is one … Continue reading →

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THE ENTRANCE

Posted on June 20, 2014 by wraxdec

This amazing sunny weather continues. One would think it were autumn – or fall as the North Americans so aptly call it. Guess we’ll pay with another hot summer. I’m celebrating my birthday, so enjoying opening presents, cards, Emails and … Continue reading →

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ROWING ON THE AVON

Posted on April 21, 2014 by wraxdec

our skiff noses  into the current golden flakes     sparkles kingfisher   winged bolt of blue avon flounces her gown  of yellow wildflowers   willows undulating glass waterfalls and abstract jiggles of light green dragonfly  wings  quiver splish   splash   splosh neophyte … Continue reading →

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NATURE

Posted on April 15, 2014 by wraxdec

Many of us are awed by the beauty of a morning sunrise, inspired by the golden veil of evening stretching over the landscape, delighted with animals in their natural environment, and think it cute to see ducklings toddling along in … Continue reading →

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LOVE IS…

Posted on April 13, 2014 by wraxdec

The Greeks have three words to describe love. Philadelphia or brotherly affection, fondness, friendship, attachment. Agape – spiritual devotion, respect, fidelity and Eros the passionate variety, combines the qualities of all three with adulation, amour, delight, enchantment, rapture, mystery, lust … Continue reading →

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FOG

Posted on April 7, 2014 by wraxdec

As you’ve probably noticed, my posts are based on the alphabet for each day of April, less Sundays. I’ll try & post some photos of this blog in the next few days. FOG Clouds of fog blanket the Blue Mountains … Continue reading →

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