England

Australia

January 4, 2025 In pursuit of a very long summer, we begin 2025 by heading to the land down under – Australia! Kangaroos and sunshine, here we come.

Cornwall and The Lake District

September 26, 2024 Safari complete, today, we fly out of Africa to green and pleasant England, to hike Cornwall and the Lake District.

Loughrigg Fell

September 16, 2022: Ambleside, England. Loughrigg Fell, with fells, meadows, lakes, caves, and pubs may make the “Top-10-MnJ-Hikes” list. Outstanding!

The Catbells

September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. Today we climbed up and up to the Summits of Catbells and Maiden Moor, with views over the Derwentwater. Brilliant!

Castlerigg Stone Circle

September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. On a green plateau surrounded by high fells stands the Castlerigg Stone Circle, with sheep in constant vigil.

The Pencil Museum

September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. Yes, we are in the beautiful English Lakes District, and went to the Pencil Museum. And found a history full of intrigue!

The White Cliffs of Dover

August 20, 2022: Dover, England. I recall sitting in music class as a kid and singing the old folk song and wondering “where the heck are Harlem and Dover?”

Julie the Minor

August 23, 2022: Dorking, England. We were just leaving Dorking when we met Julie, the Minor, as she was leaving for France. And fine old gal she was!

Dorking

August 22, 2022: Surry Hills, England. Dorking was not what you’d expect. Just outside London, it had vineyards, pastures, park and pond. And no chickens.

Worcestershire

August 28, 2022: Worcester, England. Growing up, I had never heard the word “Worcestershire” without it being followed by “sauce.” There is so much more to know!