I had three days off work and eager to get another stamp from a Cathedral for my book, I took the opportunity to visit the Isle of Man, a place I’ve never been. A couple of weeks ago the catamaran and hotel were booked for Douglas, the Capitol of the island. However, turns out theContinue reading “Isle of Man”
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Wilbarston to Gretton
After a two year hiatus my friend Hannah and I picked up the Jurassic Way after our Welford to Wilbarston stage, October 2022. There was a break in the wet weather that has been synonymous of the UK this year, and it coincided with our rest days. As it’s been awhile, mega busy at workContinue reading “Wilbarston to Gretton”
2024 Keswick Adventure
At the beginning of the year I thought I’d be missing out on my annual trip to the lakes because of a clash of leave, however a there was a cancellation, freeing up the rota for me to go. Usually I head to Keswick for the beer festival signalling the start of my adventures aroundContinue reading “2024 Keswick Adventure”
The Primitivo
After a travel intensive end to 2023, I had a quiet Christmas and New Year with friends and family. The dawn of 2024 marks a very busy first half of the year for me at work, and as I had sneaked in a few trips late last year, my annual leave allowance has been depleted;Continue reading “The Primitivo”
Cyprus
As the cold wet and windy weather is heralding winter’s approach in Britain, I took a weeks leave to visit the warmer climes of Paphos, Cyprus with my dad and brother. This was the first time I have ventured to this Mediterranean island, which will afford me a new pin on my world map. AContinue reading “Cyprus”
Amsterdam and More
This week I have been on a training course in the Netherlands through work. While I wasn’t in the classroom, I was exploring the area of Amsterdam. My course was in Nieuw Vennep, just southwest of the capital; my hotel in between at Hoofddorp. The plane landed Sunday and wanting to see the ‘Body Worlds’Continue reading “Amsterdam and More”
Camino de Fisterra – 3 Weeks On
It is hard to believe three weeks ago, I was at the end of the world; time has flown! I have managed to find a gap in my schedule to put together a video of our adventure on the Camino de Fisterra. I hope you enjoy. Now it’s time to start thinking and planning myContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra – 3 Weeks On”
Mini Camino Frances – 2 Weeks On
Two weeks ago today we arrived in to Santiago after covering the 110km from Sarria; the last portion of the Camino Frances. Getting back to normality after leaving the pilgrim life is never a smooth transition. The post pilgrimage blues can bit a kicker, even more so for my traveling companions, who will be experiencingContinue reading “Mini Camino Frances – 2 Weeks On”
Camino de Fisterra Day 5 – Corcubion to Fisterra
Although it was a short day, it felt like it was a long walk. The very early dinner of only tapas and nowhere for breakfast until we reached Fisterra, meant we were running on empty. As it was a short day, we had a lay in, setting the alarm for 0700h. 30mins later we wereContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 5 – Corcubion to Fisterra”
Camino de Fisterra Day 4 – Olveiroa to Corcubion
It was a long and tough one today due to no stops between Hospital and Cee. We truly were in the wilderness for most of the journey. We weren’t the first out of the albergue for a change, two peregrinos were out before 0600h! We set off around 0640h, ascending in the dark on theContinue reading “Camino de Fisterra Day 4 – Olveiroa to Corcubion”
Stu's Camino 