With the lifting of the Covid restrictions, I made a dash up to see my parents in Aberdeenshire. My Brother Daran also visited while I was up there.Daran and I are not 'close' having lived very different lives but, since lockdown we have reconnected and we are enjoying shared hobbies.The weather in mid June was … Continue reading Short Walks With My Brother
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Lockdown and dog bites
Thursley Well again there is a hiatus in my writing but, again it's not me being idle it's just my walks are local and often with an informal walking group. I'm sure they wouldn't mind me writing about them but as I go out several times a week it could get very boring for you … Continue reading Lockdown and dog bites
Gower day three- Deborah’s Hole
Today we walked just over 7 miles.First Stop Deborah's Hole! Now now, keep your thoughts to yourself!Unknown to us at the time the hole is an inaccessible cave in which stone age tools were found. Enough already!Above its now a nature reserve on the remains of an iron age fort.I thought the area breathtaking, Sarah … Continue reading Gower day three- Deborah’s Hole
Second Day Midlife Crisis
Onto day two of Sarahs mid life crisis.I felt groggy having not slept all that well. I may have been the alcohol (I'm such a light weight), I was comfortable but, I was conscious of disturbing Sarah and she was the same!Anyway with a porridge pot for breakfast and after packing a lunch we set … Continue reading Second Day Midlife Crisis
Mid Life Crisis
So what do you do when having a mid life crisis? Sleep with Noah!Hahahaha! Did I shock you? Well let me explain….Noah is a camper van.My friend Sarah is, in her own words having a midlife crisis and bought a VW camper van. Anyway weekend or so ago before Covid really hit South Wales, Noah … Continue reading Mid Life Crisis
Bee Sting!
This is a bit of a departure from my usual blogs. It's not about walking, travelling or the countryside ( well maybe a bit of the latter) I wanted to share my hobby that has been resumed after 30 years of absence. So this year I started bee keeping again! I know they are classed … Continue reading Bee Sting!
Part of the Hangers Way
I have retired again and I'm looking forward to more walks and cycle rides in the months to come. This walk relates to the Hangers Way Hampshire. The route is from Alton to Queen Elizabeth Country Park where it meets the South Downs.The term Hanger refers in Old English to a wooded slope.I had planned … Continue reading Part of the Hangers Way
Mad Dash Downs
From the sublime to the ridiculous.The next day after breakfast in Steyning we started up a very steep hill onto the Downs (where is boring when you want it?) Of course I got off and walked, even Richard succumbed.The plan was to cycle to my house 42miles West. I was already aching and my bum … Continue reading Mad Dash Downs
The Downs Link Way
I have found getting back into writing quite hard, I think I'm out of practice but, here goes!A couple weeks ago, Richard being the fool he is, trusted me to plan this our second cycle ride and again it was too far! Will I ever learn?All that said, I ticked off a route I have … Continue reading The Downs Link Way
Swift Visit!
A week later I visited Friends in Wilton. Maria is a brilliant conservationist and conversationist!She set up a villiage conservation trust that has the backing of her local council, she's infectious in her enthusiasm.Anyway due to the Corona virus its been hard to meet up and as I was intending an evening visit and as … Continue reading Swift Visit!
The Travelling Bee 