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Breakfast Stories and Blazing Hot Bank Holiday Walking (Day 155) 30th August
I awaken early and go off to eat an early breakfast, planning to get in some quiet writing time before many people are about. Over breakfast I meet Jane, an elder, who tells stories not for money, not as a profession, but because that is what she is called to
Where the Spirit of Place Has a Strong Intention (Days 153-154) August 28-29th
I awaken early from my mattress on the floor of the yurt which I share with two singer songwriters and a storyteller in the performers’ yurt village at Embercombe and head off showerwards in the blazing sunshine.
Here I encounter another reason why I question the purpose of large gatherings;
A Tale of Two Shops (Day 152) August 27th
After spending the morning, finally, after what seemed like several days, having an opportunity to use the internet and make a long phone call to my beloved, I leave Christofffer’s peaceful ex cow shed home in the valley leading into Tedburn St Mary’s, and set out southwards headed
Genius Loci (Day 151) August 26th
I say good bye to my lovely hosts in Cullompton and backtrack slightly to visit Cafe Sustain and the Cullomprton Integrated Health Centre. This brainchild of Simon Mills has been on my radar for some time now and paves a way forward for transition health and well being. It combines
August 25th (day 150) Crossing the Devon Border
Today I crossed the Devon border; it was a good feeling, though it has rained non stop on me for 20 miles it still couldn’t stop the feeling of elation I felt as I walked a quarter of a mile along the A38 to make a bit of a
August 24th (Day 149) A Very Special Town on the River Tone
Val walks with me on to the start of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal and I spend a pleasant day walking its length. It was never built for much trade, principally the carrying up to Bridgwater of the wool from Taunton so it makes for very pleasant walking, soft Somerset