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She Called This Idyllic "like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful or picturesque"
Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Eight - Mind The Goring Gap
Aug 9

Aug 9 Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Eight - Mind The Goring Gap

Ian Spires
Sussex Coast Walk, Travel

The good news was that we felt fine.

Maybe we are becoming proper walkers after all.

Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Seven - Is It Really Gephyrophobia?
Aug 7

Aug 7 Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Seven - Is It Really Gephyrophobia?

Ian Spires
Sussex Coast Walk, Travel

It’s difficult not to like Brighton.

I mean, we go there often and it rarely fails to provide something to enjoy, whether it be music, art or just people watching. But Brighton, on a sunny, summers day, is always just a little bit special.

Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Six - H For Sea Plane
Aug 3

Aug 3 Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Six - H For Sea Plane

Ian Spires
Travel, Sussex Coast Walk

The only memorable thing to mention from this part of the journey was when we somehow nearly managed to get trapped when the gates on the railway crossing came down. I hope someone gets a good laugh from watching us on CCTV!

Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Five - Spectacular and Glorious
Jul 30

Jul 30 Sussex Coastal Walk - Stage Five - Spectacular and Glorious

Ian Spires
Travel, Sussex Coast Walk

With the sun shining I felt able once again to look out at the beautiful sea view as we started walking along the promenade and think of the Mediterranean

Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Four - An Evening On The Sunshine Coast
Jul 27

Jul 27 Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Four - An Evening On The Sunshine Coast

Ian Spires
Sussex Coast Walk, Travel

And what I am trying to explain here, in a very long winded way, is that, after all of the planning for our walk, and despite my best efforts, we ended up with a little bit left over.

Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Three - Mini Cliffs And Motor Racing
Jul 19

Jul 19 Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Three - Mini Cliffs And Motor Racing

Ian Spires
Travel, Sussex Coast Walk

For every day that blows us away with its staggering and breathtaking beauty and challenging hill climbs there will inevitably be something a little more normal, and flatter, to follow.

When Words Don't Really Help
Jul 18

Jul 18 When Words Don't Really Help

Ian Spires
Travel

Sometimes words don’t do a photograph justice.

Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Two - A Collective Sigh Of Beauty And Relief
Jul 4

Jul 4 Sussex Coast Walk - Stage Two - A Collective Sigh Of Beauty And Relief

Ian Spires
Travel, Sussex Coast Walk

In fact, we managed to get ourselves lost four times during the walk, even with an Ordnance Survey map in hand, asking for help and finding it from some very kind locals.

Can't Sleep. Walk.
Jul 3

Jul 3 Can't Sleep. Walk.

Ian Spires
Home, Lock Down

Walk. Sun rise. Blue sky. Countryside. River. Wildlife.

Sussex Coast Walk - Stage One - Following In The Footsteps Of John Wayne
Jun 24

Jun 24 Sussex Coast Walk - Stage One - Following In The Footsteps Of John Wayne

Ian Spires
Travel, Sussex Coast Walk

The generosity and friendliness of strangers is something we are hoping to find more of on our adventures this year.

Defined By Sunshine And A Longing For Rain
Jun 15

Jun 15 Defined By Sunshine And A Longing For Rain

Ian Spires
Home, Lock Down

It becomes the focus of my positivity or general frustration, perhaps even more so when all around seems confused and unclear.

A Moment Of Peace In A Rapidly Deteriorating World
Jun 1

Jun 1 A Moment Of Peace In A Rapidly Deteriorating World

Ian Spires
Lock Down, Home

During turbulent times we all need an opportunity to reach out and find our moment of peace.

An Account Of Confrontation And Early Morning Confusion
May 27

May 27 An Account Of Confrontation And Early Morning Confusion

Ian Spires
Lock Down, Home, Thoughts

Because in these strangest of strange times, when anxiety seems to be caused by things we would barely have considered just a short while ago, It’s probably good to embrace a little nostalgia when the opportunity appears..

When We Took A Walk And Found Bluebells
May 20

May 20 When We Took A Walk And Found Bluebells

Ian Spires
Lock Down, Home

If I had to make a list of my favourite things, I strongly suspect that a wood clothed in bluebells would make an appearance.

It's Like The Spotlight Is Pointing Elsewhere But No-One Is Looking
May 10

May 10 It's Like The Spotlight Is Pointing Elsewhere But No-One Is Looking

Ian Spires
Travel, Lock Down, Lock Down Travel Memories

At first you probably won’t notice and that’s ok.

White Lilac And Hawthorn And Deep Blue Skies
May 7

May 7 White Lilac And Hawthorn And Deep Blue Skies

Ian Spires
Home, Lock Down

No fancy words. No theories, opinions or personal thoughts.

If It's Not Working Then Change The Focus
May 2

May 2 If It's Not Working Then Change The Focus

Ian Spires
Thoughts, Lock Down, Home

What's it like to sit with your back to the world?

Not Quite The Seven Ages Of Man
Apr 29

Apr 29 Not Quite The Seven Ages Of Man

Ian Spires
Thoughts, Art, Lock Down, Home

But, as the current world pandemic appears to be driving so many of us back to nature and the attractions of a simpler way of life, I fear that I may just have created a natural successor.

Today, It's My Turn To Struggle
Apr 23

Apr 23 Today, It's My Turn To Struggle

Ian Spires
Thoughts, Lock Down, Home

And now, today, it would appear, I have found out that during a lock down in a busy house, there really is nowhere to hide when you need to.

Feeling A Bit Grim, You Know?
Apr 19

Apr 19 Feeling A Bit Grim, You Know?

Ian Spires
Thoughts, Lock Down, Home

I heard those words earlier from someone known for their positive outlook on life.

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