Category Archives: Travel

2019 – Some good things.

Posted on 02/01/2020 by twynog1

Yesterday I wrote this: I should have done this yesterday. Put it off for a day and you look around and find you are in a different year! Nothing much has changed though. It’s still damp; cold enough to be … Continue reading →

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Is Eco-tourism good for the environment?

Posted on 01/11/2019 by twynog1

This piece was prompted by a brief debate on the Facebook Group of “Terra Incognita” an organisation promoting eco-tourism. https://www.facebook.com/groups/425114481292734/ This is from Meike Becker. . . . . I really found it hard to justify the passion for traveling … Continue reading →

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Trees for Life – some thoughts

Posted on 12/10/2019 by twynog1

I don’t blame you, the leaders of Trees for Life, for my problems on the tree planting week. I brought my demons with me. I certainly don’t regret doing it, and there were many positives. There were also some things … Continue reading →

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The Last Day – Escape!

Posted on 12/10/2019 by twynog1

We’re back tree planting again but at a new location higher up in the mountains. It’s no more than half an hour’s walk to get to the small exclosure, but it’s wet and rough as usual.  I’m in a team … Continue reading →

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The Wild Man and the Data

Posted on 11/10/2019 by twynog1

Day 5 Thursday 3 October  I am a wild man, tangled hair unwashed for 6 days; tea with milk just about to turn and slightly acidic; straight out of my bunk and into my clothes. Actually I’m cheating. It’s not … Continue reading →

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