Life & Times

Here’s “Wally” the walrus famous around the Isles of Scilly. I spotted him chilling out on the back of the Scilly water ambulance today.

photo of walls the walrus

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Hugh Town harbour, St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly

photo of Hugh town harbour

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Cycle tour of St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly.

Cycle tour of St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. It’s the best way to see the island and suits the slower pace of life here.

bikes in a bay

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bikes

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View of Hugh Town harbour on St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, taken from our hotel room this morning.

photo of Hugh Town harbour

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First flight for over 2 years, from Exeter to St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, on the smallest plane I’ve ever been on. small plane

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Finished reading: The Shadows of London (Joseph Bridgeman series, Book 2) by Nick Jones. I was lucky enough to have a pre-release copy📚


Listening to the new album from Hiss Golden Messenger this morning whilst doing the weekly reports...

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My Album of the week is .... Blue Weekend from Wolf Alice.

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I liked the detail on this gnarly old tree we saw on our walk yesterday.

gnarly tree photo

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Finished reading: Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All by Jonas Jonasson 📚


Gentle ride to Malmesbury for coffee and cake with Janet.

malmesbury abbey photo

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View of St. Giles Church, Tytherton Kellaways, Wiltshire from across the meadow.

st. giles church, tytherton kellaways, wiltshire

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Saturday morning ride. I managed to find the only rain in Wiltshire.

photo of trees in the countryside

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It was a misty morning walk today.

misty morning walk through the fields

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My Album of the Week is Seeking New Gods, another solo release from Super Furry Animals' frontman Gruff Rhys..

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