Mappa Mundi

Hereford Cathedral houses 2 amazing pieces of history, the first Magna Carta and the Mappa Mundi.
The link takes you to information on both.
On the Mappa Mundi click on the icons on the side of the page take you on a tour of the map, it is made from vellum.
Mappa Mundi

Also in Hereford Cathedral is one of the copies of the Magna Carta. 
Magna Carta

Enjoy your virtual visit.



Below is a portion of the Mappa Mundi, it is the labyrinth that Theseus from Greek Mythology worked his way out of.

This is Noah's Ark as depicted on the Mappa Mundi

Curiouser and Curiouser

Did you guess where the photo of the cafe with the stools outside was?

Here is another photo from the same town.

Confused

When walking about one can be forgiven for thinking it is March as the daffodils are out, however, these little crocuses are more in keeping with the flowers that should be out at this time of year, although I think that even they may be a little early!



















Worse than that is the plum blossom, it seems to be coming out in full blossom beauty, who can blame it under such a fabulous blue sky? 
The problem is should there be any other frosts this year, ( and that is highly likely as we are only in January) then the possible new fruits will die; I am assuming that as it is so mild that the bees will also be out looking for food and this blossom with provide just what they are hankering after.

It is all very confusing for plants, insects and me.

The snowdrops are out in profusion, I think they are about right for the time of year.

Changing Coastline

We all know how the sea, with the relentless waves is able to change the coastline.
Here is dramatic footage from a drone showing how some homes are now just a little too close to the beach. What a shame, they did have a fabulous view.

Slipping cliffs

Whereas further along this mighty coast are these far more substantial cliffs, yet, even these have been slowly worn into over the millennia. 

Could You Guess

Would you be able to guess where this is?

I think it rather looks like a movie set!
There are so many odd angles.

However, it is not. 

It Takes A Village

The saying goes 'that it takes a village to bring up (raise) a child'.

This story proves that point.
If you have time read it all, if you are short on time read the 4th and last paragraphs.

It takes a village

Rainbow of Vegetables

Today we had a rainbow of home grown vegetables.

Beetroot, carrots, butternut squash, parsnips, (overgrown) courgette, Brussels sprouts, onions and (not pictured) potatoes and leeks!





The brown specks are pepper, not home grown, all ready to be roasted. 
Delicious!!!