Freiburg
Marwyn lived in Freiburg and we visited her friend Karla and partner there. It’s a beautiful city. I always think […]
Celtic museums
When we planned this trip, I intended to visit a couple of museums which I had read about and wanted
Pfahlbauten Unteruhldingen
The pile dwelling museum in Unteruhldingen is wonderful. The remains of houses were discovered over 100 years ago, and they
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Reichenau and Radolfzell
One reason for visiting southern Germany was to visit friends of Marwyn’s from when she lived there. Elisabeth lives in
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Germany 2025 – travelling south
We travelled from Newcastle to Ijmuiden on the DFDS ferry, as we usually do when driving into Europe. We left
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Minor planet 4 Vesta
The asteroid Vesta (known as a minor planet as it is one of the largest ones) has been at opposition
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Killantringan dip
Killantringan is a lovely quiet place to swim, but the tide has to be right, otherwise access to the beach
Knockbrex swim
It was great to be back at Knockbrex with the water clearer than I have ever seen it before. There’s
Port Logan – a warm day
This was probably the first really warm day of the year. Air temperature was 22C even at Port Logan, with
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North Lakes Visit
For some time we have intended to make a short trip into the Lake District from our base in Galloway.
Port Logan
The end of April, and back at Port Logan. Look at all those people not swimming! Indeed, wearing coats 🙂
Port Logan swim
Another lovely sunny day! Air temperature 11C, water temperature 13C. Better in than out! Nice seaweed
Killantringan dip
The tide was just about far enough out to get on the beach easily. Another beautiful day. Had the place
First Port Logan dip of the year
Great to be back at one of my favourite beaches. Not much needed for swimming. The thermometer is the key
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Knockbrex – swimming?
I had been to Knockbrex before, but wanted to investigate when was best to go. The tide was rather far
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Cat Strand
In New Galloway there’s a fairly new arts venue; it also has a nice cafe for a coffee stop. Whilst
Killantringan chilly dip!
It was early in the season but I just love to get in the water. A bit of a grey
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Dual Booting again
I have recently been reorganising my computers. Microsoft is basically removing normal support from Windows 10 in September, so I
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Duncan Chisholm CDs
I have recently (actually for a while, but more especially recently!) been enjoying Duncan Chisholm’s fiddle music. I love his
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