A long and comfy sleep, followed by a delightfully luxurious breakfast, turned out to be a fine way to start a day of cycle touring. Very much un-rushed and recommended! We checked out at the last possible moment and decided not to get back into the swimming pool, but instead get back on the road…… Read more

Our anniversary day! We were sure ready to get into the hotel spa, after a big day on the trail! All started off flat and easy, past Rhyl, which seemed to have been blasted by sand and weather. We had a quick race around the deserted concert arena before peddling on! Getting to Prestatyn was… Read more

It’s almost nineteen years since Clare and I got together. We always do something to mark the occasion, but as this one seemed like a really long time, we decided to have a night out in a nice hotel. And rather than just drive there, we thought we’d turn it into an adventure as well… Read more

A short hike with some students today to check out the seals off the coast the Little Orme.  I counted 62 on the beach and loads more in the water. It’s moulting season for them, so the beach at Angel Bay is closed off for a few months while they get their summer coats on.… Read more

Apart from some strong winds, the same glorious weather was forecast, with “rain not expected” was given as the headline for the mountains. As a treat, we went straight out to Betws for breakfast, with the plan of climbing in the Moelwyns afterwards. We left the blue sky of home and drove through the valley,… Read more

Went to the most sheltered and crag with the sunniest aspect today for a little taste of summer in February! Warm rock and short sleeves all day!  We had the place to ourselves for a very chilled day in the sun, having left home with a hard frost on the ground and ice on the… Read more