writing and hiking in the sun
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
On Friday we returned from a hugely enjoyable hiking holiday in Central Portugal. We spent the first week meandering through the tranquil inland region – including the beautiful Serra da Lousã – before joining the coast at Figueira da Foz … Continued
My eight-year-old grand-daughter looked up at me tearfully, then carefully inspected her grazed arm and mud-covered leggings. We had stopped running when she toppled over but a moment or two had passed and I detected there was an internal battle … Continued
Well it’s over… for another year, at least. There’s a great sense of satisfaction in running a half marathon. I understand non-runners might think we’re all completely bonkers (and there are times I tend to agree with them), but running … Continued
