EASTERN ADVENTURES 1 – A Woodland Fastness, a sore backed pilgrimage and a variety of storms. October 13th 2011 The train, a little railcar, bumped steadily along the worn tracks in deepest Podlasie in a stultifying heat. The sky was a threatening grey, with the air heavy and we were heading deliberately to the edge of Poland - the frontier land of the east. We had no exact idea of our final destination that day, just that it was an invitation to a place far away from the noise and bustle of the city and wa ... read more
Europe » Poland » Podlachian Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more
I live in Wharfedale now, a valley not far from the city of Leeds in Yorkshire, in the north of England.
I am currently working as a freelance researcher/writer/photographer, my interests lie in the impacts of severe weather on society and resilience to climate variability, permaculture / eco agriculture and how thhis can heal the land and produce food.
I always been into railways, and cycling as they are the best means of travel!
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