Category Archives: green walks

Change Hurts

Posted on September 25, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Okay I know that everything changes all the time. My breath is in constant flow in and out of my body. My thoughts rise constantly in my mind like bubbles in fizzy water, restless and changing with every breath. Time … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge (Everyday Life)

Posted on September 19, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Originally posted on Bouncing Beardies:
Everyday these two love to get their paws wet, and play catch in the water, either in the sea or in the river. They never get bored with it, and would probably play forever. The…

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Thistle Release – perfect timing

Posted on September 3, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Yesterday we walked a remote hill in the Scottish Borders, passing Neolithic Copper mines, and a 2,000 year old broch, as we followed the course of an ancient dark river. This field of thistles was lit by the low early … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge(Free Spirit)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I took these photos while climbing the Quiraing,on the Isle of Skye this June. All mountains lift my spirit and infuse me with a sense of freedom. Its as though walking up into the clouds peels away layers of tightness … Continue reading →

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Deep Peace

Posted on August 30, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I walked today along the beach, listening to the long gentle waves washing through the sand. There was a feeling of peace filling the whole place, with just a whisper of a breeze caressing the air. The school have all … Continue reading →

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Edge of the Day

Posted on August 22, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I walked this evening towards the setting sun, and it’s soft apricot light which filled the sky and made my heart ache with an unknown longing. It was as though I could feel the earth turning beneath my feet, and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Softness

Posted on August 15, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I took a long walk on the beach today, streaching my legs into long strides, and my toes deep into soft sand. There was a lovely breeze, and most other walkers were wrapped up in warm jackets and boots, I … Continue reading →

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Swift Flight

Posted on August 5, 2012 by greenmackenzie

We were walking the dogs in our usual local park, yesterday evening. The sky was blue with a few fluffy clouds and the air was warm with a gentle breeze. The water level of the Esk was relatively high for … Continue reading →

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Old Folly

Posted on July 30, 2012 by greenmackenzie

We stumbled across this old folly on an atmospheric walk through Colinton Dell, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, yesterday. There were bursts of warm sunlight interspersed with dramatic showers of rain, and we took shelter in the folly during one … Continue reading →