Fossil hunting was something I had always wanted to do and it wasn’t until mid 30’s I got round to it. For my birthday my husband took me on holiday to the Jurassic coast, where despite the choppy weather we took to the beach. It was Spring so not too choppy, but not calm or warm by any stretch.

There were a couple of great finds that day and one of them was finding a massive geode. I didn’t think I would ever get to see a real one in situ. I have an ornamental one my husband gifted me which is marvelous and polished up all nicely. But this one was sharp, gnarly and where it was mean to be. I was overjoyed. Only one problem, in the stone it was unbelievably heavy so would not be coming with.

A small piece was taken instead as a keepsake, so I can touch a piece of the geode we discovered thinking just maybe mine are the only human hands to have ever touched that piece.

I will also share the lovely amethyst one I have because it’s still one of my favourites. In fact I think they are all my favourite, it’s hard to choose when you see the beauty in so many things.

(c) K Wicks