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Tag: by the water

Walking, adventuring, and relaxing near the water.

Posted on15 March 202323 March 2023Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Me in Miami

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As part of my mission to travel more in 2023, I have enjoyed a mini-holiday away to sunny Miami, Florida. Whilst most of my travels…

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Posted on5 September 202228 September 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A coastal weekend in Northumberland

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I spent the weekend camping along the Northumbrian Coast in northeast England and I am feeling relaxed and rejuvenated now. It was a nice way…

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Posted on14 June 20224 August 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Fish ladders and falls

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Dad and I went on a little adventure across the state yesterday, racking up about 280 miles on the car. But only one geocache, which…

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Posted on23 April 20213 August 2022Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A happy hike to Howlet’s House

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Yesterday’s adventure was a hike walk to Howlet’s House in the Pentland Hills. I have passed by these ruins countless times over the years but,…

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Posted on21 March 20214 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Exploring the Esk Valley: A Hewan Wood Wander

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I enjoyed a gentle woodland walk through Hewan Wood along the River Esk this morning and am now enjoying my post-exercise relaxation. Indeed, given that…

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Posted on8 November 202024 March 2023Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Saturday’s super supper saunter

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Yesterday’s adventure was a goal-oriented walk through the Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve and along a stretch of the Loanhead Railway Path. I admit that…

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Posted on26 September 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A which way adventure to Penicuik and Roslin

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Today was another walking day. A familiar, yet different, walking day. A long, yet easy, walking day. And an energising, yet tiring, walking day! The…

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Posted on6 September 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Castles and bridges in the Borders

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I love going on new adventures, but sometimes it’s great to re-visit old favourites. Especially when I’m looking at the old stuff from a different…

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Posted on29 August 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Fairies in the forest

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I went into the woods with a friend today in search of fairies. But it seems they were out on an adventure of their own,…

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Posted on8 August 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

All hail Hailes Castle

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Today’s adventure to Hailes Castle took a week to complete, but as the focus of the adventure took more than 300 years to build, a…

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Posted on1 August 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Exploring the Thorntonloch Coast

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Because running a half-marathon isn’t adventurous enough, yesterday afternoon was spent in East Lothian exploring the Thorntonloch Coast with a friend. Of course, it was…

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Posted on25 July 202028 September 2022Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

From tidepools to Torness

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Today was another escape away from the estate with my adventure partner. And once again, our adventure took us to beaches in East Lothian, a…

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Posted on18 July 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The great Gullane escape

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I’ve done it! I escaped the estate! I know I said that before, but this time, I went far, far away. And I went in…

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Posted on4 July 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Gunpowder for Independence Day

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Today is Independence Day in America and, as an American, I always like to mark the day – even though I live in Scotland. Because…

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Posted on15 August 201916 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

My 2019 Homeland Holidays

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I have been off on my Homeland Holidays the last couple of weeks, and am now home in Scotland settling back into my daily routine.…

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Posted on15 July 201916 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Gunpowder in the glen

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Yesterday I enjoyed a gentle 6(ish)-mile walk to and from the old gunpowder mills in the Roslin Glen. It was a great way to stretch…

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Posted on28 April 201916 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

The border of Berwick and grief

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On my way home from visiting my late husband’s grave, I stopped off in Berwick-Upon-Tweed for some adventuring. I thought that it would be a good way to…

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Posted on31 March 201918 August 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Fife in ruins

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I have enjoyed a lovely adventure day out to Fife with a friend today, which has left me both energised and exhausted all at once.…

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Posted on14 June 201830 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The spirit of wild horses

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Today was another wonderful day of enjoying my Homeland Holiday. This time, it started with a drive to Vantage to visit the Wild Horses Monument with my Daddy. Although, the…

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Posted on11 June 201830 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A mid-holiday holiday

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As part of my Homeland Holidays, I took a short city break to meet up with a friend from my academic life. It feels a little…

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Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

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