The next morning I was up bright and early. Spending two nights in a real bed had worked wonders. I washed and dressed and set off for a stroll around the village. As with all mass-gatherings there wa… more →
Scribblenpaint's Sabbaticalscribblenpaint wrote 2 months ago: The next morning I was up bright and early. Spending two nights in a real bed had worked wonders. I … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 6 months ago: I woke the next morning to sounds of activity outside. Trestle tables and benches were being arrange … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 7 months ago: I wandered back to the larger front room of the inn. The landlord, a tall, beefy fellow, beckoned me … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 7 months ago: The next morning we were up bright and early, just after sunrise. I’d slept wonderfully well o … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 7 months ago: It was a different face at the tollgate that morning. There must have been a shift change overnight. … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 7 months ago: I was no wiser about what to do when I awoke the next morning. No deep and meaningful dreams; no rev … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 7 months ago: Whoever built this road was in no particular hurry to get anywhere. It is five times longer than it … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 7 months ago: The storm had washed the countryside clean of dust, and everything was sparkling. Raindrops glistene … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 8 months ago: I emerged from my bedroll the next morning like a giant moth leaving its cocoon. I had to wriggle a … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 8 months ago: There was a ridge crest up ahead. As each donkey reached the top, there were ‘Ooh’s … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 8 months ago: We sauntered towards the group at Maria’s chosen pace and were warmly welcomed. I recognised … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 8 months ago: I arrived at Thomas’ stables with forty minutes to spare. I had to knock on Thomas’ door … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 8 months ago: Oh, my ears and granny whiskers! The ship will be leaving port again soon to continue on the next pa … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 9 months ago: What a glorious last morning I spent on Lenore. I was up before dawn and made my way to the top of … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 9 months ago: On Thursday I had decided to venture to the far end of the island, and was advised to use some trans … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 9 months ago: To the south the land slopes gently towards the sea, and is lightly wooded, with the occasional mead … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 9 months ago: It’s 5.30 am and I’m heading down to the garden. This is my favourite time of the day … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 9 months ago: I left my room a few minutes before seven and, just outside my door bumped into Woody, a friend from … more →
scribblenpaint wrote 9 months ago: I packed my little wheelie bag with a few essentials – toiletries, a few changes of casual clo … more →