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Literature, North America

Quirky Travel Poem: ‘Consolation’ by Billy Collins

September 20, 2020 by Zoe Dawes No Comments
In this time of lockdown, quarantine, restricted travel and isolatoin from people and places, many of us are exploring what’s on our doorstep. We’re also resorting to armchair travel to escape to our dream destinations. I’m rereading some of my favourite travel writers and searching out travel poetry that takes...
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Labyrinth at Holker Hall Morecambe Bay Cumbria - photo Zoe Dawes
Cumbria, Mind Body Spirit

7 soulful places to visit around Morecambe Bay #followpye #lancashire #cumbria

July 20, 2020 by Zoe Dawes No Comments
Morecambe Bay on the west coast of Lancashire is a treasure trove of unsung sights that delight all the senses. I’ve lived here over 20 years and am still discovering new places to visit. It’s less-known than its neighbours the Lake District World Heritage Site and Yorkshire, so you’re able...
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Canada Mind Body Spirit Experiences
Mind Body Spirit, North America

Canada: Mind, Body, Spirit experiences that FEEL GREAT #forglowinghearts

February 12, 2020 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
The spotlight’s shining on Canada more these days and it’s easy to see why. It’s got everything going for it; vibrant cities, lively cultural scene, superb food and drink, stunning landscape, impressive wildlife, fascinating history, friendly people and relaxed lifestyle. In other words, Canada’s a country that satisfies your Mind,...
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Molle Harbour Kullaberg in Skane on the west coast of Sweden. Photo Zoe Dawes
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Exploring the simple attractions of Molle on the west coast of Sweden

January 18, 2020 by Zoe Dawes No Comments
Sweden is an intriguing blend of stunning scenery, lively cities, modern design and cool style. I visited the Skane region of this attractive country a few years ago. Its beauty and crisp coastal drama left a lasting image in my travel memory bank. One day was spent a day around...
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Wolftown Gin - unique Lake District Gifts
Cumbria, Personal, Shopping

5 unique Christmas Gifts from the Lake District in Cumbria

December 12, 2019 by Zoe Dawes 6 Comments
Lake District Gifts for Christmas When looking for an extra-special present, whether it’s for Christmas or any other occasion, it’s sometimes difficult to choose. I’m fortunate to live near the Lake District, which is home to a huge number of creative businesses, producers of top quality food and drink, plus...
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Three horses on winter's day - Klaus Heupel
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Quirky Travel Poem: ‘Horses’ by Pablo Neruda

November 30, 2019 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Winter is coming … The mornings have been thick with frost, the car takes a while to warm up, fields are covered in hoar frost and my woolly scarf is unravelled from the drawer of winter things. It’s getting colder as the inevitability that winter is coming becomes a reality....
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Barrow in Furness from Walney island - around Morecambe Bay with The Quirky Traveller
Cumbria, Pye Motors

Around Morecambe Bay: Barrow-in-Furness and nearby Islands #followpye #cumbria

November 15, 2019 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Barrow-in-Furness from Walney Island When you think of Cumbria, you may well conjure up charming images of the Lake District, sheep grazing on the fells, mighty mountains and quaint villages within this beautiful Lake District World Heritage Site. You may not think of Barrow-in-Furness, an industrial power house with a...
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  • Quirky Travel Poem: ‘Consolation’ by Billy Collins
  • 7 soulful places to visit around Morecambe Bay #followpye #lancashire #cumbria
  • Canada: Mind, Body, Spirit experiences that FEEL GREAT #forglowinghearts
  • Exploring the simple attractions of Molle on the west coast of Sweden
  • 5 unique Christmas Gifts from the Lake District in Cumbria

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Recently took a short drive from my house for a wa Recently took a short drive from my house for a walk at Caton Moor Wind Farm - spectacular views across Morecambe Bay, the Lake District fells and Yorkshire moors. With new #Covid19 restrictions in place I’m very lucky having a plethora (love that word!!!) of lovely places to exercise locally. So important to get outdoors for mental and emotional #wellbeing as well as physical exercise 🥾❄️🤗

(The Quirkymobile is coping VERY well in this winter cold!) 

#lancashire #walkforlife #mindbodyspirit #followpye #winterwalks #dailyexercise #walkformentalhealth
Snow and ice on New Year walk along the Lancaster Snow and ice on New Year walk along the Lancaster Canal at Carnforth ❄️😎❄️ Water iced over tho some places have places where the ice is broken. This gives the swans and ducks somewhere to swim 👍

#wintertime #newyear2021 #newyearwalk #winterwalk #lancastercanal
Merry Christmas one and all! Wherever you are in t Merry Christmas one and all! Wherever you are in the world, hope you’re having as good a time as possible over this festive season 🌟⛪️🎄🎁🥂🌟
Rainbow and clouds on #Silverdale Beach overlookin Rainbow and clouds on #Silverdale Beach overlooking #Morecambe Bay 🌈🌦🤗 Came across this dramatic scene on a weekend walk in the rain ☔️ Silverdale is a charming village in north Lancashire. The views across the Bay towards the Lake District fells is one of the best in the area. Just good to get out and leave behind all the miserable news; nature’s a great panacea!! 

#lancashirelife #lancashirewellbeing #lovelancashire #morecambebay #igerslancashire
Visited #Blackpool on a #followpye day out. The to Visited #Blackpool on a #followpye day out. The town looked so sad with hardly anything open, very few visitors and Christmas lights filtered through the gloom of the #Covid19 pandemic ... Yet this feisty, brash grande dame of seaside resorts will bounce back next year and we’ll once more be able to enjoy her #kissmequick #Lancashire enticements 🥳💋😎

#igerslancashire #loveblackpool #blackpooltower #lancashirelife #winterishere
Bought a couple of nearly-dead chrysanthemum seedl Bought a couple of nearly-dead chrysanthemum seedlings earlier this year on sale for 20p each in a supermarket. Planted them in pots by back door - and look what’s happened!! Both are flowering magnificently and brightening up this grey December day 🌼🤗🌼
#winterwonderland #winteriscoming #flowerpower
Poppies in a field near @bamburgh_castle in Northu Poppies in a field near @bamburgh_castle in Northumberland ...Remembrance Sunday watching Memorial Service and remembering Dad who was in the Royal Navy and always insisted we watch it on TV when we were children. And so I continued that with my son ... Great Uncle who died in WW1 and Great Grandfather Major Alexander Fitch who served in the Royal Army Medical Corps in the Boer War, WW1 and WW2. And my grandfather used to play the Last Post on his bugle at Remembrwnce Day services at St Cuthbert’s Church in my hometown, Southport ... #lestweforget 
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#remembranceday #remember #poppyday #poppyappeal
Glorious autumn colour at the moment 🍁🤗🍁 Glorious autumn colour at the moment 🍁🤗🍁 Saw these trees on a walk by Halton Park in north Lancashire. (Photo edited with Snapseed filter) Going to make the most of the outdoors during #lockdown when@the weather’s fine 👍 

#autumnvibes🍁 #autumncolour #lockdown2020 #lockdownlife #wellbeinglancashire #mindbodyspirit
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