I miss home, the rolling hills of Mid Wales that’s home, and always will be, there’s no doubt in my mind where ever I choose to live! I deal with homesickness by writing and kind of transporting myself home as I do, don’t worry I know my writing style is not all that slick but I’m trying out a new writing technique so let’s see how that goes.
Photo Credits: The Featured photo – A view of the River Rhiw ‘Felindre’ nr Berriew. Taken by Dafydd,
A million miles from home right now (artistic license I think it’s like 3,500 miles, ten weeks in and I’m feeling a slight unease it’s the City and it’s oppressive feeling bearing down on me. I’m a country boy at heart, who just happened to want to see the world, far beyond the rolling hills of mid-Wales, setting out on many adventures but always heading to the hills of home to rest and de-stress.
I’m yet to discover my next career route although I’m in no hurry, have faith, I remind myself a to keep a keen eye on the industry, the movers and shakers and take this time to adjust to the City its ways and the madness.
I’m certain things will calm down Robert’s Mother took a tumble and is bedridden for the un-foreseeable, bless her cotton socks, she’s having a rest whether she likes or not! Thanks to three broken ribs. So run ragged Robert battling his Parkinson’s with good and bad days and I trying my best to blend in, Bear in mind that Robert’s Mom can run circles around anyone, even lying down! So it’s been a stress full week and I thought since I often write to learn perhaps here’s chance to express my voice, my heart, my home virtual way home!
It’s not that I have never been away from home all my life, I grew up in Welshpool, fumbled my way through high school, head down trying to avoid trouble and everything! Since my Mum moved to Berriew our lives began to change, I had already left home having completed an apprenticeship with the National Trust under Jimmy Hancock of Berriew and of-course Powis Castle the finest example of terraced gardens that I have seen anywhere.
I’m told my Grandfather and Grandmother both worked at the Castle, my grandad in the gardens my nan a domestic in the Castle, I always thought it surreal that I should find myself there almost by default. I travelled as soon as I could afford, I worked in Poland, Corfu, France, Spain and very shortly the USA. That said where ever I am headed, from wherever I have been, there’s that one special place on my whole journey that I’m not happy until I’ve seen! Have you guessed it? It is, of course, the aforementioned picturesque, black and white village of Berriew on the river Rhiew, and the winding country lanes that always welcome me home.
That’s why this morning’s inbox a series of snow-covered pictures from the one place I call home jas been a silver lining over the last few difficult days. It has been my pleasure to socially share “My Virtual Sleigh Ride home for Christmas” and believe me I have driven these lanes many a time in snow over the years.
The following picture that looks like you could sled down the lane, lovingly reminding me that life is an adventure and I’m simply away from home right home, virtually but I’m just around the bend.
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Grow with me on
Stephen Pryce-Lea
Head Gardener and International Horticultural Consulatant
“It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion grow together, when you find it in a Garden it’s like finding Paradise“
iGrowHort – A Head Gardener’s Horticultural Journey of love, life and learning.
What a wonderful view! I love the snow! It’s true that life is an adventure and You want to explore the other side of the world, learn the different cultures but then at the end of the day, you will be missing home! Where you grew up and the places! Nice article! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Wonderful views, such a beautiful winter fairytale 🙂
What a lovely view..it’s really incredible
I will be honest with you i like the way you wrote this article , but … You really catch me with those pictures , i really loved that men !
Keep it up , make it worth !
Cheers from , My Gentleman Side !
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Take a look and visit me Stephen !
Thanks so much for your wise words appreciated 🙂
Lovely pictures… I never had a chance to view snowfall… It looks awesome
Very beautiful winter story… there is something magic in snow 😉
There sure is these photo’s from Mid wales were taken just a few days ago.
Wow, these views are AMAZING!!! This makes me want to visit Berriew ASAP! Thank you for sharing!
Nice article. I love to read it. Wath is chrismas wthout snow?! Lovely winter pictures.
Thanks glad you like them.
Nice pics and beautiful story! I
Thank you so much for dropping by.
Its so nice to read your content and Words are so touchy ! Keep it up ♡
Thanks I think you mean touching though? Cheers for dropping by hope to chat with you again. Take care
Lovely
Oh wow what an inspiration .. Tough leaving comfort, and not everyone will be able to work on their passion..im glad you decided that and i look forward to reading more of your journey, beautiful pictures btw..i guess i will be joining in your facebook page to see more. Ps don’t miss home …share it with us..
Thank you for your kind words I will indeed enjoy sharing with you.
Wow. The places you’ve been and the photos…amazing. I love the snow but I’ve never been too far up North to really experience it. I live in the country in Georgia & it hardly snows here. It’s always hot & humid. It was actually 80 something degrees last year on Christmas! So, I would love to see that much snow up close. Great post. Thanks for sharing. I hope you make it back home soon.
Summer all year round! Wow as a Head Gardener not sure how i’d make out in the heat all year round? I do like the seasonal temperture changes that both the UK and the NE coast offers. I think i’d miss snow 🙂
Proud Welsh myself! Great images and the site layout is fantastic.
What a beautiful winter post. We love when it really snows. NYC is beautiful when the parks are filled with snow.
Thanks so much! It’s snowing here in Philadelphia today, so we are getting a taste of the wintery storms back in the UK.
Beautiful words Stephen, I’m glad my photos perked your spirits up…take care & speak soon 😊x