A world apart

Postcards from the Estuary The world, as we know it is being torn apart by COVID-19. Thousands of people have lost their lives, worldwide, with many more expected to do so, yet still people do not seem to understand the seriousness of this pandemic. Many of you will have had to cancel holidays, whether in

An Amble around Appledore

A pooches paradise Yet another day dawns, damp and dull, in the historic village port of Appledore, North Devon. Still, no matter “worst things happen at sea” as my dear old mum used to say. The pooch eyes me from the cosy comfort of her arm chair “You’ve had the coffee, let’s go” she seems

Appledore Summer

A portrait of perfection Looking to escape the stresses and strains of modern life? This is a blog not to be missed. Find out more about a beautiful village and sea port in North Devon which is seeped in Maritime history, with its cobbled streets and pastel painted cottages peacefully resting on the estuary of

Quaint Comparisons

Appledore – Paxos Appledore is in North Devon, UK. Paxos is situated off the coast of Corfu, Greece. Although some may think these two places are worlds apart, to me at least, they have similarities, which having lived in one, led me to reside in the other. Some fifteen years ago, my son fled the