On top of the world
The ice clung like lace to the car as we came out of the hotel to collect our walking poles. … Continue reading On top of the world
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Rampaging in the Borders
Once upon a time, the tiny village of Norham was on the front line. You can tell by the way … Continue reading Rampaging in the Borders
Florence in the rain
We are in the habit, my mum and I, of taking a constitutional vacation in sunny climes around late September, … Continue reading Florence in the rain
Autumn blues (and reds and yellows and oranges)
The broad shadow of white skin beneath my watch, squeezed between the brown, is disappearing fast. The kids have been … Continue reading Autumn blues (and reds and yellows and oranges)
The rough and the smooth
The weekend didn’t go exactly as planned. Saturday started well, with a hearty porridge breakfast to give N fuel for … Continue reading The rough and the smooth
At home in the unknown: a wedding in Romania
We knew only two things about Romania before we flew there last Friday. Firstly, that it would be very hot. … Continue reading At home in the unknown: a wedding in Romania
Getting high
‘I am in need of spiritual rejuvenation.’ N stands looking pensively out of the bedroom window. ‘Do you fancy going … Continue reading Getting high
Why?
The day’s shocking news stays with us on our snowy walk, the wind whipping hard-packed flakes across our faces. A … Continue reading Why?
New beginnings
The operation began before Christmas. I selected the target and began to organise the troops. The date was never in … Continue reading New beginnings
Wanderers return
We couldn’t find arrivals. The boy and I scanned the screen, but it was labelled international and N, though ultimately … Continue reading Wanderers return
The Garden of Everyday Delight 