We’re stopping for a few nights in my old childhood haunt of Torquay now. Where I spent many a six week holiday growing up. The council have done a fantastic job of planting up the municipal borders with stunning wildflowers of every colour. We even spot a lil buzzy bee waving its fuzzy behind around.
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Ventnor botanical Gardens
We’re discovering something new this time! With a trip to Ventnor Botanical Gardens. A trip around the varied flora of the globe without leaving the Isle of Wight! Being south-facing, and so close to the sea, frost rarely settles in the Ventnor Botanic Gardens, so they can grow a plethora of exotic plants year roundContinue reading “Ventnor botanical Gardens”
Sunflowers
Enroute from Bath to Stratford, way back in 2020 and we had pull over by the side of the road so I could enjoy this glorious field of sunflowers. Wonderful yellow bobbing heads stretched as far as the eye could see under a periwinkle blue sky. Even though it was during the pandemic, looking backContinue reading “Sunflowers”
Hello Hanoi!
Again! Back in the bustling chaos that is Hanoi. Bleary eyed after rolling off the night train at 6am and unable to check into our hotel until 3pm!!! So we while away a few early morning hours people watching. And Hanoi is very very full of people! Whether they are wheeling their fresh produce alongContinue reading “Hello Hanoi!”
Awesome Orchids
As well as a wealth of stunning architecture Singapore also has a fantastic green heart full of exotic, beautiful orchids. The National Orchid Garden showcases over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids of orchids in a wide range of colours and patterns. The gardens started an orchid breeding programme in 1928 and the results of theseContinue reading “Awesome Orchids”
Splash of sunshine
As we travelled between Spanish cities through the open countryside we couldn’t help but notice the endless swathes of vivid sunflowers. As far as the eye can see these cheerful yellow flowers stretch to the horizons. It’s an incredible sight, bound to raise a smile in even the most world weary traveller.