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Eden Project Biome Cornwall - photo Zoe Dawes
Gardens, UK

Summer Time in the Cornish Garden of Eden

June 7, 2016 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
A bee hums to himself as he gathers nectar from a giant daisy, his stripey jacket furry, his wings whirring to keep him secure. The white petals and bright yellow hearts epitomize the simple pleasure of a summer’s day. A couple pose for a selfie in front of an even...
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Tenerife: year-round holiday island and botanical paradise

December 18, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 8 Comments
Mount Teide from the north – image Philipp N Quirky Travel Fact: Tenerife means ‘White Mountain’ in the ancient Guanches language of this attractive island off the coast of Africa. The Guanches, according to my Berlitz ‘Tenerife’ guide book, were. “tall, fair-skinned, blue-eyed people who somehow reached the Canary Islands...
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Blog trip, Europe, Gardens

Songs of praise to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

November 25, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 12 Comments
The sound of a hundred voices rose above the flowers, trees, plants and water in a fond farewell. Neigen sich die Stunden  (Now it’s time for leaving) sang the choirs of South Tyrol.  Dressed in traditional Tyrolean costume these singers had been serenading a very appreciative audience at the Day...
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Gardens, Top Tips, UK

Southport flower power in the Botanic Gardens

May 8, 2014 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
The Victorian and Edwardian elegance and architecture of Southport is renowned in the north of England. Botanic Gardens – photo www.virtualsouthport.co.uk As one of the area’s most popular seaside resorts it attracts thousands of visitors every year – and rightly so. It has a beautiful Promenade with a miniature railway and ornamental...
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Gardens, Outdoors, Photography

“Ode To Autumn” – in praise of a season of bountiful beauty

October 13, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 11 Comments
Autumn trees in the Lake District What’s your favourite season?  In Britain we still have quite clearly defined changes around the year, keeping us on our toes and providing endless conversation topics in lifts around the country. Winter gives us frosty mornings, skeletal trees and occasional snow falls carpeting the...
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Tulip Fever at the Keukenhof Gardens

April 11, 2013 by Zoe Dawes 13 Comments
‘Is it not strange, this madness that has gripped us?’ asks Cornelius. ‘What madness?’ asks the painter. ‘Have you surrendered to the passion yet?’ The painter pauses. ‘It depends what passion you are talking about.’ ‘This speculation on tulip bulbs! Great fortunes have been made and lost. These new hybrids...
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Looking up towards the panoply of ancient building Looking up towards the panoply of ancient buildings that dominate the Acropolis is one sight I never tire of. I lived in Athens for 4 years. The joy of seeing this vista was one of the most significant elements of living in this vibrant, chaotic, challenging, disarming city … visiting again has been magical 🇬🇷🤗🇬🇷 
#greece #athens #ilovegreece #iloveathens #greeklife #mindbodyspirit
Drove over to West #Cumbria at the weekend and vis Drove over to West #Cumbria at the weekend and visited Bowness-on-Solway, the start or end - of Hadrian’s Wall. Apparently it’s 1150 miles from here to Rome! Stupendous views across the water to Annan and SW Scotland coast 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Molten gold pouring down from Loch Mackie. The gor Molten gold pouring down from Loch Mackie. The gorgeous colour of the burn is probably caused by the peat in the area 🧡 Whatever the cause, after heavy rainfall, it’s a glorious sight tumbling over the rocks as it makes its way down to the sea at Rascarrel Bay on the Galloway coast 🤗

This was taken on an iPhone 11 with no filter 💦

#waterfall #scottishlandscape #lovescotland #dumfriesandgalloway #nofilter
Visited the splendidly restored @mackintoshatthewi Visited the splendidly restored @mackintoshatthewillow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street in #Glasgow. designed by internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which opened for business in October 1903. 

I was last there 30 years ago - it looks much finer now. Plenty of people enjoying their magnificent afternoon tea 🥪🥮🍰🫖☕️👍 I had a delicious Scottish smoked salmon open sandwich and a glass of Sauvignon blanc - cheers!
Visited the Real Alcázar #Sevilla last week. Abso Visited the Real Alcázar #Sevilla last week. Absolutely stunning. As impressive as the Alhambra and relatively quiet in December @realalcazarsevilla 

#realalcazar #seville #andalucia #spain
Enjoying the last days of #autumn. Easy to see why Enjoying the last days of #autumn. Easy to see why it’s called #fall in USA and other places … After the recent stormy weather everywhere here in SW Scotland is covered in rich tapestry of crimson, scarlet, russet, yellow, orange, auburn, green and many other autumnal leaf shades 🍁🍃🍂

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