“ I think we should both get rat-arsed.” Nick paused, his pint at his lips and slid his gaze sideways at me. What had turned Ms. Placid into an incipient alcoholic? Maybe everything gets turned upside down down under. Continue reading ARTICLE: The Routeburn & Caples tracks, New Zealand 2006.

Soooo many flowers! Here’s a few I’ve found recently round Paulerspury and Pury End. Hurry on out there, summer will be over before we know it. Continue reading NATURE HUNT: Blooms in June

Swish through the grass and breathe in the scents of Spring between these tranquil villages. There’s a choice of a 13km shorter walk, a 19.5km longer walk and a bike ride with a short off-road adventure! Continue reading WALK / BIKE: Paulerspury to Lillingstone Lovell and back.

I didn’t have time to scream; my eyes bulged at the sight of the rapidly approaching mountainside, my throat constricted and suddenly we landed. A perfect textbook landing for Lukla airport, perched 2,800m high in the Himalayas. Continue reading ARTICLE: Ama Dablam, Nepal 2005.

“Ne’er cast a clout ’till the May be out.” Growing up in the Chilterns I knew exactly what this meant, don’t stop wearing your winter vest until the hawthorn may (the flowers) can be seen. Looks like it’s time to chuck off our woolly undies!! Brrrr, you first!! Continue reading NATURE HUNT: May Blossom & Flower Spotter, Paulerspury & Pury End

These flowers and blossoms are out now! All these photos were taken in the last few days next to the footpaths and verges around our villages, can you find all six? Continue reading NATURE HUNT: April Flower Spotter for Paulerspury & Pury End

The muddy paths around Paulerspury and Pury End are perfect for tracking our local wildlife. Use the identification sheet, suggested walk directions and map to find the best places to do your detective work. Over to you super sleuths! I’ve found all of these tracks except the Roe deer (which are very likely to be here) can you? Use the map and suggested walk directions … Continue reading NATURE HUNT: Animal Track Detective for Paulerspury & Pury End

These flowers and buds are out now! Look round the hedges and stream banks in the Warren. Continue reading NATURE HUNT: Spring flower spotter