famous of course for the persecution of so called witches and one local wealthy merchant , John Hawthorne, became known as the key judge (and the hanging Judge) in such trials which saw the hanging of 19 people (the vast majority women) and the pressing to death of one man – the trials only coming to and end when a member of his immediate family was accused of witchcraft Read more
Posts tagged: #Travel
New England Road Trip Part 1 – Boston/Cape Cod
This site on the Eel river , known as Historic Patuxet is where, through local contemporary interpreters, you can learn about those who have been here for the last 12,000 years (spoiler alert – Columbus did not “Discover America”.) Sitting on deep fur covered benches in a wetu (house) listening to one young lady of the Wampanoag people talk about daily community life was completely fascinating and is something anyone visiting New England should experienceRead more
US Nat Park Report #1 – Denver
A willingness to drive for hours (the scenery, roads and gas stations stocked like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory make it fun) , get up early and “go for it” as well as staying flexible and fluid also help – as do basic map skills.. but.. its really easyRead more
Getting the blues
All of it supporting the motto I live and coach by which is “you have to leave your comfort zone , because outside of it is where the magic happens”.Read more
Les Houches – A beginners guide to Skiing in the Alps
after snow ploughing for what felt like a mile we arrived at a very steep (for a newbie) run out which saw us de-ski and walk the last 100 yards! #LessonLearnedRead more
Van life diaries by Shelley McBride
Craving an escape from real Life, but having spent all of our savings on the very real life purchase of bricks and mortar we scrounged Roxy the VanRead more
Dreams of Chamonix
I learned the hard way that we need to accept a few things in life.Read more
Cogne Ice – no walk ins?
Cogne Ice – legends tell of roadside routes. Don’t believe everything you hear. But go do it anyway.Read more