ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 19 hours agoThe Reality of a Long Dry SummerWeeks without rain had turned the ground hard and dusty. It was another hot day, but still manageable enough for a stroll around the nature reserve. The blue sky made for a clear afternoon, tellenripley in #hive-119845 • 2 days agoA Morning Stroll, a Parched Park, and a Lesson in KarmaThere’s nothing like a morning walk around the country park to work up an appetite for breakfast at my favourite café.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 3 days agoCygnets, Lilies, Loosestrife, and Honesty Pods (And Forgettable Latin Names)The heatwave has returned, so the fan has had to come back out! If we continue to have hot summers from now on, I suspect they will put air conditioning in new builds. For my little flat, I wellenripley in #hive-179017 • 4 days agoShadow Hunters Community SMASh Contest - Round 438While I was visiting La Coruña in Spain a while back, as people walked under a stone archway, the sunlight fell on them like a spotlight as they passed through. I suspect…ellenripley rebloggedmelinda010100 in #hive-179017 • 5 days agoShadow Hunters Community SMASh Contest- Round 438🔆 🔆 🔆 ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔆🔆🔆 When you post into the Shadow Hunters Community and use the tag #shadows on your post, you may receive an additional Ecency Points tip from the…ellenripley in #hive-177682 • 5 days agoI Found a Book Library in the WoodsThe sun was back out this morning, so I headed into the woods for a quick walk. The forest was bellenripley in #hive-119845 • 6 days agoThrough Heather and Harvest FieldsOn my morning walk, I headed out along the quiet country lane. Along the hedgerows, wild brambles were producing some fruit.ellenripley in #hive-155530 • 7 days agoWednesday Walk: Turning a Road Closure into a Country WalkAfter a bit more rain through the night, it was nice and cool this morning. I headed out to the supermarket, but on the way back, I ran into a road closure and had to take a detour. Since it'ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 8 days agoFinally, a Cooler Morning Walk Around the RockThe overnight rain had worked its magic on the countryside, leaving everything around Ashover Rock feeling cooler and fresher this morning.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 9 days agoA Ramble in Search of HeatherThis time of year is usually the best time to see the moors turn purple with heather. With a camera in hand, I set out across the hills this morning, hoping to catch the bloom at its peak.ellenripley in #hive-119845 • 11 days agoA Sunny Stroll, a Well Dressing, and a Near Miss with a Bull!There is nothing quite like a quiet stroll across the open fields to stretch your legs. On today’s walk, the countryside offered its usual mix of peaceful views and unexpected little encountersellenripley in #hive-177682 • 12 days agoEarly Morning Walk to Beat the HeatWhen summer temperatures skyrocket, staying active means making a few adjustments. These days, if I want to get outside for my regular morning walk without melting, there is only…ellenripley in #hive-187719 • 13 days agoBeer Saturday: Scooby Doo and the Gang Test Out 'Proper Job' - Week #472St Austell Brewery has been around since 1851, and their Proper Job IPA remains one of their most popular beers. I picked up this 500ml bottle from my local supermarket for a snip at £1.95.ellenripley in #hive-177682 • 15 days agoDamsons, Robins, and Painted Rocks!It was a very hot day for a walk at the nature reserve. The sun was shining, so I walked slowly under the trees to stay in the shade.ellenripley in #hive-152524 • 16 days agoCoffee & Crumb Chasing Pigeons at the Destino Tapa Bar Café in Cádiz, SpainWhen our cruise ship docked in Cádiz, Spain, a few weeks ago, the sun was out in full force. The city is a maze of stone streets and plazas, which were perfect for discovering on foot. Unfortellenripley in #hive-152889 • 17 days agoCoffee, Cake and Scooters!A recent visit to my local café coincided with a gathering of the local scooter club. Several scooters were parked together outside, making for an interesting display while…ellenripley in #hive-151327 • 19 days agoFungi Friday: A Woodland Fungi HuntFriday means one thing. It’s time for #fungifriday, kindly initiated by @ewkaw. And what better way to enjoy it than with a wander through the woods? Today I did a circular walk through theellenripley in #hive-155530 • 21 days agoWednesday Walk: Exploring the Major Oak: Robin Hood’s Legendary HideawayWe've walked around Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, UK, many times over the years, but our latest visit felt a bit different. On the news recently, the famous Major Oak, the ancient tree whellenripley in #hive-163772 • 22 days agoNew Forest - Paws, Wings and WildflowersA few weeks ago, after getting back from a cruise and before setting off on the long journey home, I helped take my friend's dog for a walk. I was looking forward to stretching…ellenripley in #hive-140635 • 23 days agoTeamwork, Green Garden Bins, and the Great Garden Tidy UpIt was nice and sunny, so I decided to do a bit of gardening this morning, while I was in the mood.
