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Category: holiday
Yes, we have the occasional holiday and I enjoy writing about it
Adrian Jones Cyclist
If I close my eyes and think of Adrian, who do I see? I remember a quiet, unassuming man who got on well with everyone. He was very polite and underneath that polite exterior was a steely determination to do well, something I found out many times when he beat me in bike races, not that I minded as I had my moments as well. Continue reading Adrian Jones Cyclist
The Western Isles
It was a trip that didn’t disappoint despite the northerly wind which resulted in a head wind most of the way. I am grateful for Justin’s hospitality at Tolsta and I am still in touch with him, 18 years after this journey and not far of 40 years since, as a teenager he was part of a school expedition I led to the French Alps. Continue reading The Western Isles
The Shop
Written in 1984, this piece took a different look at an alpine climbing holiday, I still like it. Much will have changed in the last 36 years. ‘Monsieur’ the shopkeeper and the shop have long gone. Camping was in the field below the village with very few facilities. Continue reading The Shop
The Haute Route
A Traverse of the Haute Route in April 1984 from Chamonix to Saas Fee by Peter Main and John Armstrong Continue reading The Haute Route
Porto Cristo – Mallorca
We watched the sun rise over the cliffs, directly opposite our balcony, on the far side of the harbour. This was at 7.15am after which we slipped into our normal holiday relaxed mode, so it was 12.15 before we got going (I’m being too hard on us as this time did include a café con leche at the local). Continue reading Porto Cristo – Mallorca
2018 Activity Summary
Cycling 1545 miles, average speed 14.1 mph Well down on previous year. Longest ride 71 miles Walking/Running 911 miles, a slight increase in previous year. Longest run 7 miles Swimming 7,000 meters, a big increase as I got my head round swimming longer distances Gym 22 visits, most years it’s 40-50 but stuff got in the way Other Activities A little XC skiing, no mountains … Continue reading 2018 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
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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