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2024

  • Daily thoughts… Day 11 of 366

    If I had my time again I think I would follow a path in Earth Sciences; my first choice would be in the field of volcanology. Some of you know… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 10 of 366

    The second Wednesday of each month is my local Women’s Institute meeting. The first part is a meeting, followed by a speaker, coffee/tea/cake and then close. We take turns doing… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 9 of 366

    Watching Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild as I’m writing this evening, he’s visiting a couple living on Great Blasket island just off the coast of Ireland. I’ve probably… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 8 of 366

    In a previous post I mentioned that last year I prioritised work, and it was to the extent that I would regularly miss lunch to get something done and often… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 7 of 366

    Shared a great morning walk with a friend today. 2024 is going to be friends appreciation year, of old friends and new. I can’t decide whether this friend is old… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 6 of 366

    After a productive week at work, I took the opportunity to try out some new kit (rucksack, boots and socks) in advance of a 5-day trek planned later in the… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 5 of 366

    New horizons approach! Today my friend and I did a thing – a trip was booked! Both of us are celebrating our 50th year and have never been to this place,… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 3 of 366

    Thinking about work and woodland walks Last year I focused on work a lot – for good reasons – and in doing this I became tardy in looking after myself… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 4 of 366

    The 5 (or 6, or 7!) “P’s” Being an Army cadet was a huge positive influence in my teenage life, and many of the skills I learned have served me… Read more

  • Daily thoughts… Day 2 of 366

    Back to work 😅 A productive day as a lot of people are still on leave, allowing me to focus, organise and prepare for the year ahead. The highlight after… Read more

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I’m Liz, an aspiring travel writer and photographer. Through this blog, I will endeavour to share highlights of 2024 to celebrate and share my adventures in this, my 50th year!

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