Good evening. A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, commented or reposted my posts. wordloft.co.uk #roses #flowers #gardens

Pools, pathways, shrubland and ancient trees. The legendary Bodmin Moor emanates tranquillity with an intriguing past. Latest blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-geoca... #bodminmoor #cornwall #trees #pools #reflections #tranquilsetting #landscapes

Enthusiasm was high on our geocaching adventure on Bodmin Moor. We headed to a hiding place. But when we arrived, the mini-stash was stowed near a wooded patch where cows and calves were grazing. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-geoca... #geocaching #cattle #calves #cows #bodminmoor #cornwall

With the summer solstice and Father's Day on the same day at the weekend, we headed off to Bodmin Moor in Ivy, our new campervan, for a picnic and an intriguing afternoon. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-geoca... #bodminmoor #cornwall #nature #ferns #sheep #trees #summerday #tinmine

I learnt about geocaching last year, & Bodmin Moor is ideal for taking part in the global treasure hunt using GPS. Armed with a phone, charms, a pen & enthusiasm, my family and I enjoyed an exciting afternoon. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-geoca... #geocaching #treasurehunt #pasttime #bodminmoor

So pleased to see my owl poem in the People's Friend Summer Feel-good Fiction Bookazine. It's based on a true experience, so it was lovely to see it in print with such uplifting illustrations. #poem #nature #owls #fiction #bookazine #birds #rhymes #colourfulillustration

On a quest to find a summer wreath, I was delighted to see a shop in St Ives, brimming with shells; a St Piran’s flag above the doorway. A display of wreaths beckoned me inside, and the chunky creation I bought looks great. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #stives #cornwall #england #shells

I'm always drawn to lighthouses. This charming little one at the end of Smeaton's Pier in St Ives, Cornwall, keeps watch over the bay and was the perfect photo opportunity. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #stives #cornwall #stivescornwall #england #lighthouse #pier

St Ives is magical. Even on a dull, windy day, the landscape’s hues adorned with flowers are uplifting. No wonder artists flock to the town. I was on a quest to find a summertime wreath and discovered so much more. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/cornwal... #stivescornwall #cornwall #england

I've just finished my first embroidery in years. It may be small, but stitching was very relaxing. The colours reminded me of May's The Simple Things cover, so I emailed a photo and delighted to see it on the subscribers' page in June's edition. #embroidery #crossstitch #mydesgin #thesimplethings

The dramatic shoreline at Crownhill Bay was the perfect destination on a glorious sunny day. My blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/sea-for... #bovisand #crownhillbay #devon #england #coastline #shores #beach #naturespalette

At Bovisand, I met ‘Old Man Bovi’. A driftwood sculpture wearing a crown. He was amusing, but a plaque under his rusty locks imparted a serious message. “The Old Man Bovi says, keep our sea plastic free! Thankee M’dears.” Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/sea-for... #bovisand #devon #UK #driftwood

From Crownhill Bay, I zoomed in with my camera for a closer look at Plymouth Breakwater and was intrigued to see a little lighthouse and fort. My blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/sea-for... #crownhillbay #plymouth #devon #england #plymoutbreakwater #plymouthsound

A sunny day at Bovisand Beach, exploring the shore and a land strewn with buildings from the past. On a stretch of the SW Coast Path, I met Old Man Bovi with an important message. Read about it all here: wordloft.co.uk/blog/sea-for... #bovisand #devon #plymouthuk #plymouthsound #england #wildflowers

A great big thank you to everyone who has liked, commented or reposted my posts. Wishing you all a wonderful summer🌞 wordloft.co.uk #clematis #firstoftheseason #summer #pinkflowers #cornishgarden

The poemwriting is not goingwell today.

Crooklets Beach beside Bude on the S W Coast Path is looked down on by a medley of wildflowers. White, yellow and pink sea thrift. How I wish I could have stayed and captured their beauty in a painting. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/beautif... #crookletsbeach #bude #cornwall #england #wildflowers

A kaleidoscope of beach huts overlooks Summerleaze Beach, Bude. The South West Coast Path is nearby, and I was soon stomping up the incline to explore further afield. Latest blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/beautif... #summerleazebeach #bude #cornwall #britain #coastallife

Across Bude's Nanny Moore's Bridge to the shops and a lovely afternoon, buying lots and snacking on tea and cake. Read my latest blog post about my weekend getaway. wordloft.co.uk/blog/beautif... #nannymooresbridge #bude #cornwall #britain #bridges #wildflowers #cottages

Bude, one of Britain's best seaside resorts, where I visited The Castle, full of fascinating stories and displays. Favourites were about the forgotten inventor and a unique fossilised fish. Please read my blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/beautif... #bude #cornwall #britain #travel #castles #obelisks

The gardens at Cotehele, Cornwall, are an explosion of joyous shades heralding summer. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/in-the-... #cotehele #cornwall #nationaltrust #wildflowers #trees #shrubs #gardens

Cotehele’s orchards grow dessert, cider, and cooking apples, not forgetting pears and cherries, which offer a haven for bees and butterflies, who are attracted to the blossom and wildflowers. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/in-the-... #cotehele #cornwall #nationaltrust #bees #butterflies

Roaming from row to row on a balmy day and breathing in the delicate scent of apple blossom around Cotehele's orchards was magical. New Blog Post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/in-the-... #cotehele #cornwall #nationaltrust #appleblossom #pink #orchards

Thank you very much to everyone who has liked, commented or reposted my posts. Stories, features, blog and poetry on my website: wordloft.co.uk

I was fascinated by Gozo's Xwejni Bay’s salt mines. The beach stretches like a gigantic, irregular paintbox. Each pan filled with aqua hues. I wondered why white wasn’t dominant, but this is because salt is produced during summer. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/tuk-tuk... #malta #islands #saltmines

Tuk-tuk jaunts across Gozo. First stop: Gozo Cathedral. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/tuk-tuk... #malta #lovemalta #cathedrals #architecture #islands

Travelling around Malta's little sibling, Gozo, in a tuk-tuk was fun and the best way to see the island on a sunny day. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/tuk-tuk... #malta #lovemalta #gozo #gozomalta #littleisland #xwejnibay

I delighted in Valletta's streets brimming with baroque architecture. Many of the windows have enclosed wooden balconies, brightly painted in red or green. Enchanting! Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-day-i... #Malta #valletta #architecture #travel #travelblog #redandgreen #capitalcity

The city skyline and sea vista from the top of St Elmo's Fort in Valletta took my breath away. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-day-i... #valletta #malta #cityandsea #travel #forts #history

In Valletta, Malta, stepped lanes lead here and there, to the harbour, by clock towers, theatres, and gardens. St Paul's Cathedral’s splendour mustn't be missed. It's a city that filled me with joy, and will be forever special to me. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-day-i... #malta #valletta

I’ve had a break from writing after a family bereavement. It's been a deeply sad time, but I now feel I must try to cope in a world without my dear Mum. She will always be in my thoughts and heart, so I'll move forward, finding solace, hope, and verve through words and sharing my blog posts again.

A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, commented or reposted my posts. Stories, features, blog and poetry on my website, wordloft.co.uk #yellowchamomile #goldenchamomile #yellow #flowers

Malta's welcoming, warm and subtle hues. Recent blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/magical... #mdina #malta #silentcity #travel #AncientHistory #walledcity

The views across Malta's countryside from Mdina's city wall are incredible. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/magical... #malta #maltatravel #mdina #silentcity #countryside

In Malta, we travelled to Mdina and were in awe of the walled city, as it rose nobly on the hill. Inside, I imagined I had gone back in time. Knights no longer frequent the walkways, but horse-drawn carriages clip-clop along the lanes. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/magical... #malta #mdina

Find out what happened when I found an unloved and shabby children's desk in the the corner of my local charity shop. wordloft.co.uk/blog/a-new-l... #upcycling #charityshop #thriftshop #crafts #childrensdesk

Put your feet up, have a cuppa, and enjoy a four-minute read. 'Blackley Heights' is a flash fiction piece about a couple aiming to get their relationship back on track. wordloft.co.uk/themes/flash... #flashfiction #fiction #story #fourminuteread

The beach at Polperro was a popular smuggling location in the past. These days, it is a place to relax. Last time I was there, a trove of sea glass glittered on the shore. - a truly magical experience. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/explori... #polperro #cornwall #englishchannel #beach

A gull’s eye view of Polperro, watched by a local, who strutted up and down as if posing for its photograph. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/explori... #polperro #cornwall #fishingvillage #gull #coastalliving

The tide was out at Polperro. The boats looked enchanting, and the quayside stacked with rustic lobster pots bestowed a splash of colour to winter's soft hues. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/explori... #polperro #cornwall #boats #lobsterpots #harbourviews

Polperro in winter is special. New blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/explori... #polperro #cornwall #fishingvillage #smugglerscove #boats #picturesque #winterdays

A big thank you to everyone who has liked, commented or shared my posts. #tulips #springflowers #thankyou #flowers

I've just added a feature about Gran Canaria to my website. It's an intriguing island. Some refer to it as The Miniature Continent because of its diverse habitats, but whatever it is called, I know I had a great time there. wordloft.co.uk/themes/trave... #grancanaria #canaryislands #spain #travel

This adorable little character was great company in Jack's Summerhouse, built in memory of Trelissick's head gardener from 1955. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/treliss... #blogpost #trelissick #cornwall #robin #birds #gardenbirds

Bare and winding branches wait for new growth, while other plants, such as camellias and rhododendrons, are already decked with pink and red blooms in Trelissick's enchanting gardens. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/treliss... #trelissick #cornwall #nationaltrust #houseandgardens #shrubs #trees

Trelissick is one of my favourite Cornish NT spots. After Storm Goretti, it was closed, but when it reopened, it was lovely seeing the gardens wearing their winter colours, before going down to the King Harry Ferry. Blog post: wordloft.co.uk/blog/treliss... #nationaltrust #ferries #cornwall

Winter Walk in the French Alps, a poem inspired by my holiday in La Clusaz. wordloft.co.uk/themes/poetr.... #frenchalps #snow #poem

Two Waterfalls Become One, wordloft.co.uk/themes/flash..., my short story, placed third in a competition, which was one of the first I entered. It was many years ago, but I can still remember my absolute delight as if it were yesterday.

Pleased to be part of the BlueSky community and sending this virtual bouquet to my followers. Thank you!