2017 Activity Summary
A summary of my activities in 2017 Continue reading 2017 Activity Summary
Soller Mallorca – 2017
Two weeks in Soller. Mallorca walking and cycling and two nights in Palma exploring the old town It was the antidote to the Scottish winter and we had a wonderful holiday. Continue reading Soller Mallorca – 2017
Rounding Cape Horn – We found this letter in the back of a second-hand book
Experiences of rounding Cape Horn by a crew member from the lower deck of the old sailing ships Continue reading Rounding Cape Horn – We found this letter in the back of a second-hand book
Kirkby Stephen – 2016
A short holiday staying in Kirkby Stephen. Some pleasant walking and some tough and enjoyable cycling. Continue reading Kirkby Stephen – 2016
Puerto Pollensa 2016
This was to be a holiday of two halves. For the first week, we had the family with us, we were five adults plus our two-year-old grandson Leo. This is something we have always wanted to do, but only now, in retirement, can we afford to treat everyone. Week two was just myself and Kathryn; we walked and I hired a bike for three days. We jokingly said that we needed the second week to recover from the first.
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Spain – 2015
Olvera Two weeks in Olvera, a small town in Andalucia about 60 miles from the coast followed by Sevilla for a few days. We walked, we relaxed and I cycled whilst we soaked up the sights, sun and culture of Andalucia. Wednesday 4th November Today passed in a blur of lists and packing. The most notable achievement was fitting our car into our garage, something … Continue reading Spain – 2015
Holland – 2015
A family meeting in the ‘green heart of Holland’ followed by a short visit to Amsterdam. Continue reading Holland – 2015
Venice and the Colli Euganei (Euganain Hills) – 2015
A wonderful walking holiday in the Colli Euganei (Euganain Hills) superbly organised by Headwater Holidays in May 2105 Continue reading Venice and the Colli Euganei (Euganain Hills) – 2015
Mallorca – 2015
Mallorca 2015 A week before departure I felt quite fit after cycling in Tenerife for a week and fitting in a strong 100-mile ride at home. Then a with a few days to go I went down with a horrible stomach bug (no more detail needed) which left me weakened and a bit thinner after being unable to eat for 48 hours. So the … Continue reading Mallorca – 2015
Tenerife – 2015
It’s a nice area and as I was going up & not down the views were very different. Felt strong on the climbs and heart rates were very low. Sat for a while in the sun taking in the stunning views whilst eating lunch. Came out onto the Tiede road at 950m and enjoyed the descent down to La Orotava which I last did slowly in the thick wet mist a few days ago. Continue reading Tenerife – 2015
