Category Archives: Wild Places

Assynt: Winter light in Scotland’s far North West

Posted on December 18, 2012 by moselman

Journey  to Scotland’s “Middle Earth” Whilst Germany is fascinating to explore for its culture, heritage and history, it’s very hard to beat the Scottish Highlands for experiencing pure, raw nature and a sense of connection with landscape and “spirit of place”. The Assynt … Continue reading →

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Enchanted Forest

Posted on November 16, 2012 by moselman

We stay next to the Aachener Wald, a large area of mixed woodland located a few just a few minutes walk away from where we live. At this time of year the low angle autumn sunlight shining through the beech leaves gives … Continue reading →

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Going Home – A view of Scotland from Europe

Posted on November 13, 2012 by moselman

I’ve been living in Aachen for over a year and in early November I decided it was time to head home, to reconnect (albeit briefly) with past roots and all things Scottish. Most interestingly I wanted to see how Scotland appeared to me from … Continue reading →

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Getting the Children Back into the Woods

Posted on October 10, 2012 by moselman

 On Nature Deficit Syndrome and how to avoid it: “I want to climb the mountain with YOU Daddy…”, my 4-year-old daughter Zoe urged determinedly as I  gazed upon the inviting summit of Herzogstand somewhere off in the bluey middle distance and mentally put myself … Continue reading →

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A Wrong Turning in the Bavarian Alps

Posted on October 3, 2012 by moselman

It was one of these all too rare occurences these days; a child-free day alone to explore the dramatic Bavarian Alps in solitude and tranquility. Martina, my partner, had offered to look after our 2 young children and I was allowed out; unleashed to rediscover the … Continue reading →

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