…A thing as lovely as a tree
The other day I happened to read something about an ancient yew tree in the churchyard of St Cynog’s Church, Defynnog, near Sennybridge. The article reckoned that the tree was […]
Author Archives: MrsB_inthehills
A day trip to Dinefwr
I’m a big fan of the National Trust, as I’m sure you know. Partly because they look after wonderful old buildings, woodlands, coastal areas etc, but also because if you […]
The view’s the thing
Holiday over and loafing around done, it was time to get the walking boots back on this week. There’s a ruined castle not far from here called Castell Dinas (not […]
Gorgeous, gorgeous Scotland
We’re home from our Scottish trip, much too soon. We thoroughly enjoyed it, so much that I know that we’ll go back some time. Before we went away a friend […]
Mutiny in the highlands
We’ve been deep in Jacobite territory this week. Until a few days ago I have to admit I didn’t really know what Jacobites were, but I’ve been on an interesting […]
Freedom!
This week, for the very first time, I’ve come to Scotland. I don’t know why it’s taken so long but life is full of these puzzles; and finally, a few […]
Heading north
A few days ago the sun shone. Dizzy with excitement we climbed into the car and set off on a shopping trip. I know, it’s disappointing…we should have been out […]
The best things come in threes
As you may know by now, I’ve got a bit of an obsession with castles. We hadn’t fed the habit for a while so this week we went to check […]
Bluebells and wedding bells
It’s bluebell time! I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love them. I think a few years ago they were voted ‘Britain’s favourite flower’ – and although I usually take these […]
Un, dau, tri…
Welsh is of this soil, of this island, the senior language of the men of Britain; and Welsh is beautiful. J.R.R. Tolkien I’ve lived in Wales all my life and […]
at home in the hills 