Burford sits on the River Windrush, just inside Oxfordshire. The Cotswolds cover 800 square miles and is the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ( AONB) in England and Wales. Burford sits at the Eastern edge of this area and is quintessentially Cotswold with beautiful honey coloured houses, dating back to the mid Saxon period,Continue reading “The Cotswolds: Shopping in Burford”
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Should Zoos Still Exist?
When I was a child going to visit a zoo or wildlife park wasn’t really on my family’s radar. Don’t get me wrong my Mum, Dad and my Godmother all taught us about nature from growing our own vegetables and fruit to taking regular countryside walks. My children are still amazed when we go outContinue reading “Should Zoos Still Exist?”
Spring is Here! Let’s Start Afresh
I’ve never really known when the first day of spring is. Have you? Research tells me that the meteorological spring season started on March 1. However if you focus on the spring equinox, Tuesday March 19th marked the official start and for those who prefer the first full day of spring after the equinox then itContinue reading “Spring is Here! Let’s Start Afresh”
The NHS War Zone
Before I begin this post, based upon my opinion, I want to preface it by referring you to a previous post I wrote, back in February 2023, entitled “Life Experience vs The Tabloids: https://amidlifeadventure.org/2023/02/18/opinion-life-experience/ The opinion I am voicing here is based upon fact not on what I have read in the media or listenedContinue reading “The NHS War Zone”
Why Do I Struggle To Put Myself First?
When I decided to set up this blog I thought it would be so easy. After all I enjoy writing and how hard can it be to write about activities I’ve enjoyed, places I’ve been to or to express an opinion about something?The answer is Hard! Sometimes Very Hard! Why? Because even though I’m aContinue reading “Why Do I Struggle To Put Myself First?”
The Cotswolds -The Roman Town of Cirencester
I was recently visiting my daughter, who at the time was in Lincolnshire. Traversing across the country from West to East I found myself bypassing Leicester and then driving along the A46. This is weird I thought, the A46 runs from Bath to Stroud back in The Cotswolds from whence I have come? When IContinue reading “The Cotswolds -The Roman Town of Cirencester”
The Cotswolds – The Roman City of Bath Spa
When you reach midlife it’s hard to think of something you want to do on your birthday. We were suppose to be in Rome, a city I’ve visited twice before but hubby has never been to. However following the arthritis diagnosis (see previous post: New Year’s Resolutions Have Come Early This Year!) and having stillContinue reading “The Cotswolds – The Roman City of Bath Spa”
The Cotswolds -Stroud’s Five Valleys
When writing my last post I realised I was doing my home town an injustice by not talking about the wonderful five valleys that both surround it and for which it is partly famous. Condensing all this into a single narrative would again have been a disservice. The Cotswolds are full of beautiful hills, woods,Continue reading “The Cotswolds -Stroud’s Five Valleys”
The Cotswolds -Stroud Hometown Glory
Whilst trying my best to stay cheerful through another miserable English Winter I have continued to revisit local towns that would feature on most tourists’ list when in the Cotswolds. Swapping my viewpoint from one of being a local to that of a visitor, it’s interesting how differently you view what you often see asContinue reading “The Cotswolds -Stroud Hometown Glory”
Time Out -Should We Be Kinder To Ourselves?
I went to my first spa with two friends twelve years ago and yet I still remember that first experience. We were staying on site for a weekend in a lovely wooden chalet amongst the trees and the sights and sounds of nature. If this wasn’t enough of an escape, we also decided to bookContinue reading “Time Out -Should We Be Kinder To Ourselves?”
A Midlife Adventure 