Adventure Journals
TRAVEL JOURNAL – WINNIE THE POOH WEEKEND 2024
The one with the jeep rescue, childhood flashbacks, and a wobbly moment. ? LOCATION: – Ashdown Forest ? MILES:- 12.5 ☀️ WEATHER: – Perfect walking weather—just right! ? 8:15 AM– I pulled into the little car park named “Pylon.” With so many car parks dotted along this road, I knew it might be tricky to…
Read MoreTRAVEL JOURNAL – ENCHANTED YORKSHIRE WEEKEND ADVENTURE
This wonderful two-day weekend adventure in Yorkshire packs in a lot of things to see! Day 1 – The one with the stepping stones, a little accident, and boulder-hopping ? Location: Bolton Abbey, Nr Harrogate ? Distance: 12 miles ?️ Weather: Light drizzle ? Setting Off: Our group of 17 adventurers gathered at Bolton Abbey…
Read MoreTravel Journal – Beatrix Potter Weekend Adventure – Day Two.
The one with the historic cruise, a riverside walk, and a castle. ? Location: Cruise, Wray Castle & Ash Landing ? Distance: 6 miles ? Group Size: 16 Adventure Geeks ? 8 am – All packed up and ready to go at Waters Edge Caravan Park. I left the key fob in the little box…
Read MoreTravel Journal – Beatrix Potter Weekend Adventure – Day One
The one with the picturesque castle, a famous rabbit, and a flying pig! Location: Windermere and Hill Top (Beatrix Potter’s House) Distance:11 miles Group size: 17 Adventure Geeks 9:45 AM Finding a parking spot for Sid in Windermere was tricky, but I eventually managed it. I need to sort out the A-frame to tow…
Read MoreTravel Journal – Isle of Wight Weekend Aventure
The one with the Needles, a battery, a boat ride and a chine. A big thanks to all who joined me on this wonderful amazing adventure. We will 100% do this again next year. HIGHLIGHTS:- FRIDAY, TRAVEL DAY. Sid and I arrived at Stoat Farm Camping and Caravan Site, which is an extremely well maintained…
Read MoreDAY 5 – CAMINO INGLES MAY 2024 (Our last day)
The one with the monks, bagpipes and a very special cathedral. ? Location: Sigüeiro to Santiago. ? Miles: 14 miles ⛑ Health: Really good. Sam has a huge, painless blister called Rafael. Others have sore feet but happy souls. ? Weather: Perfect weather today. It was chilly to start with but the sun kept peeping…
Read MoreDay 4 – CAMINO INGLES MAY 2024
The one with the dinosaur, a dip in the river and the Pilgrim song! ? Location: Hospital de Bruma to Siguero ? Miles: 16.3 miles ⛑️ Health: My Achilles are starting to ache, but everything else is fine. I’m super impressed with my new trail runners—they have been awesome. We have some bad feet in…
Read MoreDAY 3 – CAMINO INGLES MAY 2024
The one with the “gates”, sore feet, and wonderful Spanish hospitality. ? Location: Betanzos to Hospital de Bruma ? Miles: 16 miles ⛑️ Health: Overall, we are all doing well. A few sore feet and generally we are all a bit tired, but all good. ?️ Weather: Much better! It was still hot, but overcast,…
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