• Ending a business.
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    Ending a business.

    All talk so far has been about the present, and the future, but I now feel the urge to wrap up my first career in […]

  • Why am I blogging?
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    Why am I blogging?

    Like many who start blogging, I recognised the best way to communicate with family and friends that : I am well, safe and unbitten by […]

  • What to pack for 4 weeks in Africa?
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    What to pack for 4 weeks in Africa?

    Milas no room for you in the rucksack! Instead : 2 pairs trousers, 2 shorts, tees, knickers (black only), sunhat, beanie( cold nights), boots, Berkenstocks, […]

  • UN15 – Life on land : Namibia
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    UN15 – Life on land : Namibia

    On 22nd September 23 I start a 4 week project working with EHRA, a Namibian registered non profit organisation. They work to conserve the last […]

  • What nettles to grasp now?
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    What nettles to grasp now?

    My next dream is to do some work in the field of Social Anthropology. With seemingly few links between this, and the fashion textile business […]

  • About

    About

    My name is Kate Hayhurst. After 40 years of corporate life including 12 years running my own business I am finally free to pursue other […]

  • What’s in the name?
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    What’s in the name?

    Those who know me know that this couldn’t possibly be a blog about gardening, which the name maybe conjures. Nevertheless, the story does start with […]