Beyond the Tinsel....

These photos were taken last Sunday,

 as I was delivering Christmas cards in my village.

Not the easiest of walking with all the snow & icy conditions,

but as the light was gradually disappearing for the day,

I took a shorter route via the Church.

Just loved how the church was portrayed with the snow,

& with the darkening colours of the sky,

just looked magical & very seasonal.

A very appropriate walk,

 when we reflect why we have the CHRISTMAS tradition!

Today, Christmas Eve!

Just one more night....

Wishing everyone a

 Very Happy & Peaceful Christmas!

Muted Shades

With the sun lowering earlier in the afternoons,

wintery muted shades of colour spread across the sky.

Individual sences emerge,

 wonderful to savour before the sun finally falls into night.

Willett Hill

A walk taken a few weeks ago in the Somerset countryside.

It is definitely a hill! 

 But thankfully,

 a gradual gradient,

 walking through woodland in a spiral direction. . . .

Finally,

with a walk through the bracken flanked with small trees,

 the top of the hill was in sight.

The ruin of Willett Tower. . . .

Over the hill, looking back,

the tower is shadowed with the lowering sun.

But, what an amazing view, the Somerset countryside



Sightseeing in Bath

Bath Abbey,

 situated next adjacent the famous Roman Baths.

Unfortunately,

Bath was so busy with summer tourist,

 this will be visited another time.

The Pump Rooms,

the restaurant impressive with it's beautiful Chandliers

Views looking towards Putney Bridge

Unique character with shops built across Putney Bridge

Bath boast so much in the way of stunning architecture

Entrance to the gardens,

 hosting an old fashioned Band Stand

Busy waterways with boat trips & barges

Gardens in Blue

Watchful!

Recently, with trying to access a footpath,

 I had to pass through  a field of cows,

I even interrupted the above cow,

 right in the middle of feeding!

How inconsiderate of me!

They were forever watchful,

 while I walked to the otherside of the field to access the other gate

One even became braver.

I promptly shut the gate behind me

& continued with my walk.

100th Post

All posts been created due to a love of nature,

 & of the world I get the chance to encounter.

Images such as these cloud formations are very eye catching,

Photographed in North Devon close to dusk. . .

Castle to Mill

From the various views from Dunster Castle,

the descent down, took us on a walk to the Mill.

                                           

Butterflies attracted to much of the flora that was in full bloom. . . .

Lilies to Irise's. . . .

Getting closer. . . .

Winding pathways,

 beautiful flowering blooms on full display.

Even a bench for a rest. . . .

Finally reached the Mill,

only a small shop with not much to see,

 the walk well worth it though!