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Tag Archives: Dolomites
In the time of the virus: a day of reckoning, and a (virtual) coffee trip
Sorry, this is a rather long post. Console yourself with the thought that I may not post again for a few days. Sunday. Tomorrow I’m due to have the overdue eye surgery. Usually I’m someone who hopes for the best … Continue reading
Posted in In the time of the virus, Travels, Walking
Tagged Dolomites, Growing food, Italy, Kaiserschmarm, Ortisei, self-isolation, surgery, Traditional food methods, Transhumance, Travel, Virtual travel, Walking
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In the time of the virus: more adventures online, and a major fundraising push
Saturday again, but sadly no trip to the Farmers’ Market this week again (but something to look forward to doing again next week). This morning we had our first-ever online AGM for the Farm. Normally our AGMs are a great … Continue reading
The blue apron
Before I start, first of all thank you so much for all the kind comments and good wishes. I am coming out the other side from the flu, slower than I hoped but faster than might have been. I really … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Inspirations, Reflections on life (and death), Seeing differently, Travels
Tagged Blue apron, Community, Dolomites, Hay making, Living, Local, Reflections, Scything, Val Gardena, Work
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Welcome, September! I’m ready for you
Oh I love September – such a time of promise, of renewal, of fresh starts. Of course, new terms and academic years. But also (Jewish) New Year*. We’re just home from a lovely, relaxing, restorative holiday, which we booked back … Continue reading
Posted in 60th year, Allotment, Community, Inspirations, Reflections on life (and death), Travels
Tagged Active travel, Community, Dolomites, Family, Growing food, Living, Padua, Reflections, Street art
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Wood from a stone
Back last summer we revisited a favourite place – the Val Gardena in the Dolomites (northern Italy). It’s a fascinating and very beautiful place, and one I go back to time and again to walk and rewind. Historically it was … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, Food, Travels, Walking
Tagged Diversification, Dolomites, Simple food, Transhumance
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