‘If you go down in the woods today/You’re sure of a big surprise…‘ What’s the surprise? Well getting immersed in the woods will fill you with awe how resilient nature can be. Personally, I find it invigorating and humbling in equal measure. During lockdown, our...
Centuries ago in Mesoamerica cacao (cocoa) was deemed to be a gift from the god, given to humankind on creation day. When the Spanish conquistadors came to the ‘New World’ they would find a community with sophisticated architecture and a people who drank a rich cacao...
It’s now official, from 24th July, wearing a mask in shops and supermarkets will be compulsory in England. Prior to the decision on 14th July, masks were only required on public transport. While in Wales, masks must be worn from 27th July on public transport....
Sunday Times Travel published an article entitled The Future of Travel. In the article industry specialists shared their thoughts on how the travel industry would be affected by the covid-19 pandemic and the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Personally, I believe...
While COVID-19 rampages across the world, many nations have a social distancing policy in place. Humans are required to say at least two metres apart in public. Members of different households cannot socialise in person, along with other safety measures. For those of...
You may already know, I’ve been in a battle with my menopause middle. Last year when it became clear I couldn’t shift the flab with my usual gym classes I began swimming. Up to that point, I had not swum regularly in decades due to cost. However, now that the children...
