Rambling Brummie

Who am I? I was born and raised in Birmingham. After various travels, including Asia, Australia and New Zealand I have settled in East Kent. Enjoy walking: national trails like the North Downs Way or today’s short trip to look at the overfull River Stour. Am also likely to ramble on at length about all sorts of subjects.

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Pilgrimage?

It’s a new year. Christmas is over. But it’s not. Many observe the twelve days of Christmas. On the twelfth day, we take down decorations and put the tree and its pot in the garden. Years ago decided this is Jan 6th. During the twelve days i like to walk to Canterbury Cathedral to see…

Christmas is coming

Christmas, birth of Jesus, celebrated conveniently soon after the (northern hemisphere) winter solstice. After solstice, this year Dec21, we can look forward to longer days. Though probably not warmer. Eventually Spring. Though depth of winter is yet to come. Christmas customs vary. Seems each family has its own, probably a synthesis of what the parents…

Winter is here

December is a long decline to the solstice, Dec 21, when days get longer and we can look forward to spring. If winter comes can spring be far behind? Here in Canterbury it’s 4pm and almost dark. Sixteen hours to dawn. We’ve had bright frosty blue sky days, good for walking. And damp dull days…

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