I decided at breakfast this morning that I would make a pilgrimage to see the renowned white owls that give the island its name. I dug out some comfortable shoes, my sunhat and sunnies; made sure I had my walnut shell in my pocket, and set off. I wandered towards the village and asked a [...]
Posts Tagged ‘White Owl Island’
A Parliament of Owls
Posted in White Owl Island, tagged White Owl Island on February 20, 2009 | 6 Comments »
A Visit to the Potting Shed
Posted in White Owl Island, tagged flowers, Potting Shed, White Owl Island on February 17, 2009 | 4 Comments »
After yesterday’s noise and frivolity, I thought it would be soothing to spend some quiet ‘alone’ time. There was an information booklet about The Potting Shed on the notice board and I had a read of it and decided that it would be just the thing. I love growing things and I find gardening very [...]
The Charming of the Plough
Posted in White Owl Island, tagged aura glasses, bread offering, ceremony, Charming of the Plough, fancy dress, potluck dinner, White Owl Island on February 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It seems like everybody and his dog is going to the Charming of the Plough festivities. The queues to get down the two gangplanks went on forever. I don’t really do queues, so I went to the Jolly Roger for half an hour while the crowds thinned down. I’ve decided to let Ted borrow my [...]
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