Category Archives: Photos

CCC125: Catch As Catch Can

Posted on April 1, 2021 by crispina kemp

“Come share a drink with me,” said he. “I don’t mind if I do,” said me, And followed him where he led me. “Where go we?” said I. “To a secret place, where no one might spy.” I wondered why. … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #125

Posted on March 31, 2021 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.)You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A cartoon … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: St Olaves

Posted on March 30, 2021 by crispina kemp

St Olaves (named for the Norse Saint Olaf) is a small village on the River Waveney, the natural border of Norfolk and Suffolk. We passed through here on our way to Fritton Woods (See Sunday Picture Post) and stopped a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Fritton

Posted on March 28, 2021 by crispina kemp

7:20 am 23rd March, we hop on a bus to Belton, a village a few miles southwest of Great Yarmouth. From Belton we walk a very Sandy Lane to Fritton Woods (aka Waveney Forest). The white flowers of blackthorn are … Continue reading →

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St Olaf Didn’t Live Here

Posted on March 27, 2021 by crispina kemp

St Olaf’s Priory (remains of) at St Olaves on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Guess it could do with a cleanup and maybe a fresh coat of paint. Doorway/Arch from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia

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Tuesday Treat: Spring Flowers

Posted on March 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

Hi. As promised, the flowers seen on last Friday’s walk. Enjoy Daffs… of course; probably garden escapees but now growing wild Blackthorn, Quick-thorn, Sloe, call it as you will Alexanders. Always early to flower And the low-growers… These have to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Early on a Spring Day

Posted on March 21, 2021 by crispina kemp

Friday 19th March – the day before the vernal equinox – the Met Office forecast suggested I might catch a sunrise But with the sunrise scheduled for 5:59 I needed to be out early Downriver from Haven Bridge; towards Breydon … Continue reading →

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What the Romans Did

Posted on March 20, 2021 by crispina kemp

These Roman remains of  a C3rd fort sit 5 miles distant from Great Yarmouth (when walked via the estuary bank). There and back gives me a 10-mile hike. Wall/Tower from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #123

Posted on March 17, 2021 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Details

Posted on March 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

A few of the smaller things seen on my walk last week (Acle to South Walsham via Upton) Remember the mistletoe tree? Not an easy shot, but… And the fairies’ garden, where the rowan leaves offered early colours Alder hung … Continue reading →

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