A mini break to Geelong and Werribee Open Range Zoo, exploring local art, food and wildlife.

A little art tour of Melbourne, Victoria and watching seagulls hover for scraps at Southern Cross Railway Station.

Encounters with delicious bakery pies, a singing raven and beautiful public artwork, all in one day’s journey to Port Fairy and Portland in Victoria.

A windy day in the Orkney Isles spent visiting the Italian Chapel and sketching at Ophir Bay

Exploring the Brough of Birsay and looking for wildlife in inclement weather

Discovering “woolly bear” caterpillars and ancient stones in Orkney

Turnstones at Grobust Beach in Westray and the stunning views of Yesnaby on Orkney Mainland.

Journey to Westray and the magical puffins at Castle o’Burrian.

Journey to Westray and the beauty of fulmars nesting on the cliff tops amidst sea campion.