After what felt like months of rain, gray skies and mud, oceans of mud, the weather was finally sunny and bright and with clear sky came a drop in temperature that meant that the aforementioned mud would be frozen solid and therefore harmless. Thank the lord. I grabbed Murphy and headed for Croome Court which… Continue reading Croome, ‘Conservation Walk’, 6.4km
The last day of anything fun and pleasurable is always bittersweet, but this time it is also super exciting... in fact the whole little trip was planned because I have been wanting to visit the two houses on today's itinerary for years: Charleston and Monk's house. I'm on a tight schedule, so I have the… Continue reading South East adventure – Charleston and Monk’s House
My room at the George Hotel in Rye is bijou but pretty perfect. The furniture is painted in a soothing blue, the bed is high and comfortable and the shelves are full of vintage, orange Penguin novels. There is also a comfortable bath which was an unexpected, joyful surprise. Nothing beats a soak before bed!… Continue reading South East adventure – Rye, Lamb’s house and Camber Sands
I am perfectly aware of how lackadaisical I have been with my posting... for months... and I could use the 'oh life has been so busy' excuse, but let's face it, everybody's life is busy... truth to be know I've lost my mojo for sharing stuff. I have been afflicted by a very 18th Century… Continue reading day one – Hever Castle and Sissinghurst Gardens
(This walk was done in November 2021) There is something quite exciting in reaching the end of a goal. I really, really wanted to walk the whole of the Cotswold Way before year end and time was running out on me. The weather was turning cold and wet, the days were getting shorter... and I… Continue reading Cotswold Way final stretch, Tormarton to Bath, 18 miles (28.8km)
I've been dying to use that expression and today couldn't be more perfect. First up a trip into a glacier... yes into it. I was sceptical to be honest because the whole idea is a little touristy and cheesy... and it is... BUT it is also quite an educational experience. The guides tell you a… Continue reading Postcards from Iceland – 13 (the land of ice and fire)
This morning was mainly about driving from the East of Iceland to the North. Unfortunately the weather was against us - again - and not much of the beautiful country was visible. Low clouds and persistent rain made it moody and atmospheric for sure, but I'm also sure we missed some spectacular stuff. During the… Continue reading Postcards from Iceland – 9 (a canyon, a hot bath and a smelly place)
OMG the sun is out! Quite exhilarating, isn't it? (and a little frustrating because we've become aware of all the amazing sights that had been hidden to us by the storm clouds) First activity of the day was a visit to the glacial lagoon and a little bit of kayaking. (aka more dry-suit shenanigans...) It… Continue reading Postcards from Iceland – 7 (a spot of glacial kayaking and a long drive East)
Time to get on the road. My favourite part. Driving in Iceland is easy, the roads are not super wide, admittedly, but the traffic is not bad at all and the roads are well kept. In the next two weeks we'll be driving all around the island anticlockwise and today we were heading to a… Continue reading Postcards from Iceland – 3 (golden circle)
There are plenty of recipes out there for home made, healthy energy snacks but this particular recipe is so easy and quick and easily customisable that it would be a shame to keep it a secret. I am not very good at eating during long walks. I know it's not wise, and it's something I'm… Continue reading energy balls
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