The Order of the Thistle

Thursday 30th July 2015

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Ironically, given that the thistle is the heraldic emblem of Scotland, it’s this plant that entertains  us on our first walk back in Cornwall. Thistles are an important food source for a variety of birds and just now, many are coming to the end of their season and producing those lovely cotton wool covered seed heads.

Goldfinch extracting a thistle seed.
Goldfinch extracting a thistle seed.

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Porthleven Food Festival

Saturday, 25th April 2015, (Day 6, week 16)

Aiming to walk 1000 miles in a year

Total so far: 315 miles (9.6 miles this week)


Hello – from not so sunny Porthleven where the Food Festival is in full swing!

Staying around Porthleven today, I wanted to see how the bluebell woods in Penrose were coming on so we did a quick walk through the estate before heading back to the Festival.DSCF1098

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The sound of birdsong

Saturday, 4th April 2015, (Day 6, week 13)

Aiming for 1000 miles in one year, an average of 20 miles a week.

So far I’ve walked 271.5 miles (20.5 miles this week)


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Today the cliffs were alive with the sound of birdsong and Mr RR has a new toy! Continue reading

Curlews calling….

Tuesday, 17th March 2015 (Day 2, Week 11)

Hello!

It’s week 11 guys and I’m still going!! I’ve surprised myself with my persistence!

What’s  the weather like where you are? It’s a lovely afternoon here.

And what a heavenly morning Mr RR and I had, starting with a walk around Mylor Bridge and Restronguet Creek, followed by lunch at The Olive Grove Bistro and a little shopping at Coast and Country Crafts and Quilts. What could be better! Continue reading