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Tag Archives: Dolomites
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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