writing and hiking in the sun
18 2020 is a year that will remain in mankind’s collective memory for many decades to come. While this year’s diary records my usual aspirations and activities (fun and mundane), there are also far more sobering notes, like my recording … Continued
I’ll admit, I’ve been somewhat nervous about delving into my 2019 diary, not least because it was a year of upheaval, uncertainty and a lot of packing up and moving on. In hindsight, we enjoyed some crazy adventures in … Continued
When it’s winter sun you’re after, South Wales isn’t the place that springs to mind. And yet, I’ve just enjoyed ten days of pretty good weather there, while the Algarve reservoirs rapidly filled with rainwater amidst some biblical downpours. It … Continued
My last Paperchase diary is still in pretty impressive shape when you consider it was in active use for three-quarters of the year. At first, I couldn’t understand why I didn’t write anything in it until April 1; then I … Continued
