Monthly Archives: January 2015

Birds in Kerala

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Catherine

One of the things I most enjoyed about visiting Kerala was the variety of birdlife. The highlight was a guided walk around Thattekad Bird Reserve by an incredibly knowledgeable guide. It made me keen to do something similar in the … Continue reading →

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Tea growing in Kerala

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Catherine

I spent Christmas and New Year in Kerala, India. We don’t often take ‘proper’ holidays (as in going abroad & staying in hotels) and have never before been anywhere as exciting as India. As well as having loads of fun, … Continue reading →

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Tree Following January 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Catherine

For several months I’ve been reading Lucy’s monthly tree-following blog at Loose and Leafy. Lucy and many other bloggers follow a tree for a year (or more), with monthly posts about their chosen tree. So, I thought what better time … Continue reading →

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