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Africa, Culture

Calm your soul at a South African Buddhist Temple

April 4, 2011 by Guest Author 11 Comments
Guest Post by Clare Appleyard South Africa is a country full of startling contrasts.  Abject poverty yet ostentatious wealth; barren deserts yet lush forests; extreme heat yet bitter cold.  However, no contrast surprised me more than the sight that caught me unawares one day as we drove down yet another...
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History, UK, Walking

Liverpool Slavery History Tour

February 11, 2011 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Liverpool Slavery Tour “Use your eyes, look up and all around you – there are traces of the city’s history all around you.”  These were the words of our guide on the Liverpool Slavery History Tour, a fascinating snapshot of a bygone era that some might rather forget … There are so very many things...
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Culture, History, North America, Top Tips

‘Going Underground in Seattle’ by Barry McCann

January 11, 2011 by Zoe Dawes 13 Comments
So what is Seattle famous for, apart from a cracker of a place to be sleepless in? Well there is the legacy of the great fire of 1889, which devastated downtown Seattle but furnished civic leaders an opportunity to make good out of the bad planning that had gone before...
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Culture, Europe, Holiday

Top things to do on a Winter Break in Prague

December 6, 2010 by Zoe Dawes 14 Comments
Take a winter break in Prague… It’s a perfect time to visit – not too many tourists, wintry weather which fits with the scenery, lots of cultural things to go to ie opera, ballet, concerts and theatre – and you can get a table at any bar or restaurant with...
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History of the World in a 100 Objects
Culture, History

A History of the World in a 100 Objects

October 15, 2010 by Zoe Dawes 3 Comments
What a brilliant idea – to create a radio programme to share some of the British Museum’s fascinating collection of treasures in A History of The World in a 100 Objects.  It was an Aztec serpent made of turquoise that really caught my imagination.  I decided to find out more about this...
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Leighton Hall Lancashire
Culture, Transport, UK

A Vintage Classic Car Day Out at Leighton Hall

July 14, 2010 by Zoe Dawes 4 Comments
Leighton Hall Classic Vehicle Rally It was love at first sight – that gorgeous purple and white VW Camper Van, with its shiny strong body, sturdy wheels & plush leather interior.  We were at Leighton Hall’s annual Classic Car Rally and my son was trying to convince me that I should...
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Culture, QT Review, UK

A Brief Encounter with Carnforth Station

March 16, 2010 by Zoe Dawes 20 Comments
Carnforth is a small Lancashire town on the Cumbria border, famous for its Railway Station which was used in the classic movie ‘Brief Encounter‘. Filmed at the end of WWII in 1945,  the Ministry of Transport chose Carnforth Station as it was deemed safe from enemy fire – why would anyone...
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Took this photo on a walk near my house out toward Took this photo on a walk near my house out towards Morecambe Bay past Warton Stock Car Track. There are many birds to be seen beside the River Keer and the Bay including sandpipers, curlews and oyster catchers 👍

#lancashire #dailyexercise #lockdownlife #wildbirds #birdwatching
Magical afternoon walking from Dallam Tower throug Magical afternoon walking from Dallam Tower through the deer park, beside River Bela, through woods, across fields and out to the shore near Sandside. Great views across the the #LakeDistrict mountains covered in snow. Love this part of south Cumbria 🥾🤗🥾

#dailyexercise #followpye #outdoors #walking #mindbodyspirit
This magnificent Yew Tree has been growing in the This magnificent Yew Tree has been growing in the woods on Warton Crag in north #Lancashire for hundreds of years. It’s surrounded by bright green moss-covered stones that look like sleeping gnomes ... Walked up here this week along muddy paths above flooded fields on the one sunny afternoon we’ve had recently. I love the feeling of ageless calm that permeates our ancient woodlands ...

#woodlandwalk #ancienttrees #woodlandphotography #mindbodyspirit
From today’s #dailywalk at Half Moon Bay in Heys From today’s #dailywalk at Half Moon Bay in Heysham overlooking #Morecambe Bay 🤗 This sculpture is called ‘The Ship’ by artist Anna Gillespie @annagillespiesculpture 👍 It was commissioned by @mb_partnership and ‘celebrates Morecambe Bay's landscape and maritime heritage, and reflects the importance of seaborne trade in bringing news, innovation and shaping the character of the area.

‘Symbolically positioned on the boundary between land and sea, benefitting from dramatic backdrops of the tides, horizon and stunning coastal sunsets, the outline of a ship's hull is mounted with two opposing figures at each end, one facing 'the new' of Heysham Nuclear Power Station and the other facing 'the old' of the ancient monument of St Patrick's Chapel.’ 

I love its powerful symmetry and stark beauty.  I sat on the stone bench between the figures and gazed out towards the Lake District fells. It was peaceful, reassuring and somehow gave a sense of hope amidst all the grim news ❤️

#morecambebay #lancashirelife #lancashirecoast #mindbodyspirit
With the majority of us stuck in our homes, unable With the majority of us stuck in our homes, unable to go on holiday, we’re indulging in more armchair #travel. We’re also realising the importance of travel experiences in Mind, Body AND Spirit 🤗 Canada is a glorious country that has a strong spiritual vibe - here are some of my favourite experiences from some of my trips with @explorecanada over past few years >>> https://www.thequirkytraveller.com/canada-mind-body-spirit-experiences/ 🇨🇦🐻🍁🙏🏻

#explorecanada #mindbodyspirit #sp #forglowinghearts ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Took this photo on recent walk along #Morecambe Pr Took this photo on recent walk along #Morecambe Prom. The Sailing Club @morecambe_sailing_club Race Office looked very fine with a great view overlooking #MorecambeBay and the Lake District fells 🤗

#morecambepromenade #lancashire #lancashirewalks #dailyexercise #sailing #yachtclub
Big shout-out to Anne, Joanne and Service Team at Big shout-out to Anne, Joanne and Service Team at @pyeford (Morecambe) for bringing my car battery back to life! It’s very common problem at the moment. I called #FordAssist who sent #AA Jake who gave battery big charge so I could drive it to #Morecambe. They tested it and put it on boost charge for a while. I’d not been driving enough in #lockdown 🙄 so they suggested regular running engine on drive just to keep battery going. Very impressed with social-distancing & #covid19 protectionism the Showroom👍 

Proud to be Ambassador for this Ford UK dealership 🤗 l love my Quirkymobile! 
#followpye #sp #morecambe #lancashire #lockdownlife #staysafe
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
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