This challenge has been in its planning stage for quite a long time; as in I’ve known exactly ‘where’…but with a little less clarity on the ‘when’. Finally, it was a visit from the Evans family – friends we met on holiday a good few years back – that galvanised me into action to make … More 37. Walk behind a waterfall
I’m totally mad about the Bard. The module of study I did on Shakespeare during my OU degree was one of the most enjoyable study-experiences I’ve had, and introduced me to some plays and sonnets that I didn’t previously know. During that course, and since, I have been lucky enough to see some fabulous productions. … More 36. See a Shakespeare play at The Globe
I have had readings before – tarot, angel, horoscope. Almost without exception these have been by people I know…which makes those people none the less authentic or talented at what they do, but which does sometimes bring with it a sense of wondering whether the interpretation of the cards / signs is based on what … More 35. Have a tarot reading
First of all, may I beg your pardon… It has taken me a full 48 hours to get round to writing this blog post. Partly, I admit, because I’ve been mighty busy. But also partly because (a) I was so spaced out post-massage on Wednesday, I couldn’t have written anything sensible, and (b) I’ve been … More 34. Have an Ayurvedic massage treatment
“What’s a YURT?” If I had a penny for every time I’ve been asked that question, I’d have been able to pay for the overnight stay!!! If you consult Wikipedia, you will find that a yurt is ‘a portable, round tent covered with skins or felt and used as a dwelling by nomads in the steppes … More 33. Sleep in a yurt
I’m Welsh, born and bred. Lived here all through my childhood, and most of my adult life. How, then had I never been to what has often been described as one of the most beautiful beaches in Wales (if not the UK)? Hence the inspiration for adding a visit to Barafundle Bay to my list of … More 32. Visit Barafundle Bay
Not to put too fine a point on it, I think lesser mortals may well have bottled on this one given the events of my last couple of weeks. Sporting a broken toe, heavily strapped, which meant that the only closed-in footwear I could put on was a pair of Crocs and having spent Thursday … More 31. Do the Pretty Muddy 5K Race for Life
I have concluded that ‘Watch the sunrise’ doesn’t quite capture my intent for this challenge. I think my meaning was more ‘Watch the day break’ or ‘Watch the process of night turning into day’… whichever description fits, I watched it. The decision to go was based on the forecast for the following morning (via BBC … More 30. Watch the sunrise
The fact that I am here in Eire is quite amazing, because the fact that I am here at all is courtesy of the generosity of my fabulous friends and the inspired decision of Heather to invite people to club together and fund some of my 50 challenges as a birthday gift. So if you’re … More 29. Kiss the Blarney Stone
I *love* having my hair coloured. In fact, I’ll be honest, I’m not sure I remember a time since the age of 16 when my hair was entirely its natural colour! In my life I have been blonde, and blonder, had pink streaks in the blonde (think raspberry ripple) and less successful blue streaks (think … More 28. Purple hair
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