June 1, 2015 – Tejvan

Garden May 2015 – Wildlife and more

Post author:tejvan
Post published:June 1, 2015
Post category:flowers

Some photos of back garden.

Trying to combine competitive cycling and gardening is difficult. You never want to over-tax your muscles after a long five hour cycle ride, so I tend to favour the cultivated meadow look.

I would call it – a contemporary combination of avant-garde style companion planting, innovate use of native wildflowers, informal approach to weeding and – a dash of sitting around admiring your handiwork with your feet up.

A garden is a place to be enjoyed, not just to work in.

Good for wildlife is important. I love to see the bees. (more…)

Col du Tourmalet with Peace Run

Post author:tejvan
Post published:June 1, 2015
Post category:cycling

A few weeks ago I was in the south of France for a weekend with the British and French Sri Chinmoy Centres. We were also joined by members of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run.

I’ve always wanted to cycle in the Pyranees, so I took my bike. A good combination of circumstances allowed me to climb the Col du Tourmalet and reach the top, just as runners from the Peace Run also made it. The weather was variable and the road was closed first thing in the morning (because of snow). But, as we neared the top, the police re-opened the world the road

Photos

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