Wildlife – The Curious Traveller

Bird Watching Along London’s Waterlink Way

Published on May 17, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

On the 59th day of my Lewisham lockdown, Boris Johnson announced that restrictions in England were easing slightly.

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Day 38 to 40: Wild London Within One Mile

Published on April 25, 2020May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

During a busy week of lockdown working, my permitted daily walk has kept me sane. Often just around the block or on calmer days, the one mile stretch up to Hilly Fields in Brockley.

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Day 23 to 25: A Summary Of London’s Green Chain Walk

Published on April 9, 2020May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

London is a fascinating city for infinite reasons. Just one of which is that it holds enough green space to be considered for National Park status.

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Day 8: Memories Of Spring 2019 In Crystal Palace Park, London

Published on March 25, 2020May 9, 2020 by Rachel LishmanLeave a comment

Glorious sunshine filled the flat today and I spent a lunch break out on the balcony staring towards the peak of Crystal Palace park on the horizon.

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Day 1: Spring Has Arrived In Ladywell Fields, London

Published on March 18, 2020May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

So here it is. Day one of social distancing.

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A Walk On Mondello’s Wildside in Capo Gallo Nature Reserve

Published on February 12, 2020May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

As the footpath disappeared completely into boulders the size of compact Italian Fiats, only my gaze could continue to trace the tiny slither of land towards the peninsula’s vertiginous point.

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Close Encounters With Australian Wildlife

Published on January 27, 2019May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman11 Comments

It sounds a little naive but before I arrived in Australia, I only associated its animals with its vast areas of wilderness.

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Unexplored Guatemala: From Rio Dulce To Livingston

Published on October 21, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

Part Four: A journey along the Sweet River

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Unexplored Guatemala: Remote Trails And Wild Friends

Published on October 14, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

Part Three: Roaming in the wilderness

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A Photo Essay Of Granada, Nicaragua

Published on September 23, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

In Nicaragua, almost half the population sit below the poverty line, which is why Granada comes as a surprise. Its colonial-era riches stand strong in its architecture and a recent tourism boom has given rise to a high-end foodie culture and niche shops.

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On the 59th day of my Lewisham lockdown, Boris Johnson announced that restrictions in England were easing slightly.

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During a busy week of lockdown working, my permitted daily walk has kept me sane. Often just around the block or on calmer days, the one mile stretch up to Hilly Fields in Brockley.

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London is a fascinating city for infinite reasons. Just one of which is that it holds enough green space to be considered for National Park status.

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Glorious sunshine filled the flat today and I spent a lunch break out on the balcony staring towards the peak of Crystal Palace park on the horizon.

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So here it is. Day one of social distancing.

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As the footpath disappeared completely into boulders the size of compact Italian Fiats, only my gaze could continue to trace the tiny slither of land towards the peninsula’s vertiginous point.

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It sounds a little naive but before I arrived in Australia, I only associated its animals with its vast areas of wilderness.

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Part Four: A journey along the Sweet River

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Part Three: Roaming in the wilderness

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In Nicaragua, almost half the population sit below the poverty line, which is why Granada comes as a surprise. Its colonial-era riches stand strong in its architecture and a recent tourism boom has given rise to a high-end foodie culture and niche shops.

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