Following a Tree: September
Since March the tree in front of our house has become a celebrity. Each month as a part of the loose and leafy meme I’ve been tracking her progress. She’s … Continue reading
Follow that tree in August
I started following our tree in March when I joined this great group. This year has seen one of the best summers in a while in The Netherlands. We’ve had … Continue reading
Fishy fun in The Netherlands: What lies beneath!
Surely there’s nothing to see? It must be cold/ dark /dangerous! Wouldn’t you rather go somewhere like the barrier reef? What are we talking about here? That’s right you’ve guessed … Continue reading
“We are all passengers on the Titanic”
Jack Foster, Irish Philosopher. A hundred years ago this week, the famously unsinkable ship neared the end of her five day, maiden voyage. Her cargo of famous and infamous rich … Continue reading
Don’t get my goat!
The city is a busy inhospitable place. It teams with business, commuters, noise, people and ……goats! This city farm is five minutes from my work. It’s five tram minutes from … Continue reading
Don’t get my goat!
The city is a busy inhospitable place. It teams with business, commuters, noise, people and ……goats! This city farm is five minutes from my work. It’s five tram minutes from … Continue reading
Follow that tree: April 2014
The great ash outside our house is moving forward into April. I’ve committed to blog about it on 7 of each month. Last month when I signed up it was … Continue reading
Mother Nature knows best
World wide Wednesday this week has a local flavour. White storks are now a common sight in the neighbourhood of Den Haag. They are more than a metre tall as … Continue reading
How did it all begin?
Two dear friends of mine are about to undertake a wonderful adventure. I wanted to share their blog post. It emphasises to me what it is to decide to do … Continue reading
Turtley mind blowing!
The leatherback turtle is a spectacularly impressive creature on many levels. The species is isolated from other sea turtles by the nature of the shell. Other species have a more … Continue reading
