It's been a while since I wrote one of my weekly missives. Most weeks recently I just don't have the time, the inspiration or the energy to write something entertaining (for me or for you). I know the idea is you show up, you write and that is the work. But I feel like I've… Continue reading 46.2022
Tag: hiking
The mountain and me (39.B. 2021)
I left you on the train headed to Glasgow. Arriving at night, in the rain, I led my colleague off towards the hotel with extreme confidence which turned out to be misplaced. It's been some years since I lived in Glasgow and my knowledge of the inner city layout has faded somewhat so that it… Continue reading The mountain and me (39.B. 2021)
Northward, Ho! (39A.2021)
Yes, I'm splitting this week's post into two because I am heading north for my ascent of Ben Nevis, and I wanted to post early in case - worst case scenario which is spinning around in the back of my mind - I fall off the mountain and die. Yes, I think you can tell… Continue reading Northward, Ho! (39A.2021)
Island Life – part 5
Before my memories of being in Madeira fade completely in the light of being back to a more regular routine (more on that in another post), I'll write my last set of recollections of my brief slice of island life. Hiking - 25 Fontes: We realised that we couldn't get to this walk by public… Continue reading Island Life – part 5
Happy hiking holiday (25.2021)
I've been on holiday this past week, so have been engaged more in doing than thinking (which is probably a good thing). Monday: Having given my blistered foot a few days of rest with some gentle walking, and with the pain in my foot now all gone, it was time to put it to the… Continue reading Happy hiking holiday (25.2021)
Hayfever, high heels and holidays (24.2021)
It's been a mixed week this week. Hayfever - is it normal to still be getting hayfever in June? I spent several days this week doing comedy AH-CHOO! sneezes and trying to scratch my itchy eyes out of my head. What is in flower now that could be causing this? I remember being at the… Continue reading Hayfever, high heels and holidays (24.2021)