Category Archives: Out and about

My friend thinks Glastonbury is a magical place, she is not alone in her opinion. The walls of a circular room at the county museum in Taunton are inscribed with comments on Somerset and its people. Quotes from famous writers … Continue reading →

Travelling from Lyon to Marseille on a Saturday afternoon had been a delightful experience. I had never travelled on a TGV before and sat in the top deck of a carriage watching the Provençal countryside pass by. The end of … Continue reading →

Not all of them, not most of them, but certainly some of those who play football are dishonest and cannot but be aware that their intention is to deceive. They will endeavour to ensure a game goes their way, whatever … Continue reading →

The man and his wife and three children came up to the top deck of the bus. Bound for the beach, they carried bags with beachwear, towels and a picnic. Emaciated, and shaky, the man had taken a day off … Continue reading →

It is the season of school outings. Yesterday morning, a teacher leading an overnight hike came to talk to each class taking part urging them to remember where they were going and to wear clothes appropriate for hill walking – … Continue reading →