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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Olvera, Andalucia – 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 Olvera, Andalucia – 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)
A wonderful walking holiday in the Colli Euganei (Euganain Hills) superbly organised by Headwater Holidays in May 2015 Continue reading Venice and the Colli Euganei (Euganain Hills)
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 start … 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
2015 Activity Summary
Cycling 3409 miles Mean Speed 13.5 mph Climbing 52,710 meters Mean Ride Temperature 11 Celsius Mean Max Pulse 147 Mean Average Pulse 114 Mean Calories Per Ride 894 Walking Hill Days 20 Munro’s 1 Other Hills 3 Mileage Walking 663 Mileage Running 518 More cycling, more running, more walking, more holidays, what a fantastic year. Living on the ‘planet more’ is wonderful, I’m very lucky Continue reading 2015 Activity Summary
