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Started by Oisín, October 06, 2011, 11:01:14 AM

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Oisín

Found a useful topic on the BBC

QuoteI teach people to find their way using only the sun, stars, moon, plants, animals, weather and buildings"
Tristan Gooley

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15125287
It is not about being the fastest, the strongest or the biggest. It is about being ourselves - Kilian Jornet


Spud

interesting! I missed this, will have to take a look on the iplayer later!

RedLeader

This is fascinating! Loads in that article I didn't know.

LandyLiam

Saw a bit of that of telly last night, the green hairy lichen that growths on the north shady side of rocks, then while out for a lunchtime coastal walk today I spotted same lichen, growing on all sides of the rock !!! Fortunately I had my gps with me so found my way back to the car safely  ;D
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