The Hobbit – Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plotContinue reading “Advent Day 2…. The Hobbit”
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Advent Day 1…. Libraryarn
Now I know the advent was inspired by books but we just had to have a bookshelf for them to all live on and this colourway has been inspired by the most stunning set of bookshelves I’ve ever seen. This is the Stiftsbibliothek Admont in Austria and the colours were so beautiful I knew theyContinue reading “Advent Day 1…. Libraryarn”
Advent Day 24…. Taj Mahal, India
Taj Mahal facts, 1. The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and finished in 1653. This is because even after the completion of the mausoleum in 1642, work continued for ten more years. And even after the construction, small refinements continued. 2. The construction of this wonder cost an estimated 32 million rupeesContinue reading “Advent Day 24…. Taj Mahal, India”
Advent Day 23…. The Pyramid’s, Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza facts! 1. The pyramids were built to honour certain pharaohs of the fourth ruling dynasty of Egypt that was known as the old kingdom. It was the first era of Egyptian civilization that lasted from 2688 to 2181 BCE. 2. The pyramids were constructed using local limestone that was available inContinue reading “Advent Day 23…. The Pyramid’s, Egypt”
Advent Day 22…. Ever-Growing Grotto, Lebanon
Ever-growing grotto facts 1. Jeita Grotto, which is a natural wonder, is a system of two interconnected caves. It is 9 kilometres long and is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. 2. Jeita Grotto closed to the public during the Lebanese Civil War. The caves were used to store weapons and equipment. ItContinue reading “Advent Day 22…. Ever-Growing Grotto, Lebanon”
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