Another day and another new bike ride to explore. This little circuit was short and steep – factors which in previous times would have never even put it on the ‘bike ride options’ agenda. But in these times of limited outdoor exercise, the combination seemed just right. Up the hill behind The Cottage led us Read more

It’s been over a month now since I’ve been Cottage bound, but there is still plenty of new stuff to see and appreciate each morning. This little fella caught my eye today. The big achievement of the day was getting the slate roof finished on the bike shed. Pretty pleased with it. For today’s exercise, Read more

After a bit more honing of Clare’s Diablo skills, we worked out a route that would get us to the sea, while keeping us out of contact with others. Using a series of less travelled back roads (including a fod crossing!), we snaked our way downhill towards the coast. In the distance, we could see Read more

Nothing much to report really, today’s stroll was up to the waterfall and then across the hillside, via some quiet footpaths. Re-learning some circus skills, became the afternoon’s activity! And watching Geoffery, my adopted flower grow. A slow day all in all! Ha ha! Read more

Wow, seven years have now passed since we got married on Anglesey. Fine barista coffees were served up at The Cottage Cafe after an incredible cooked brunch. And then, as has become a theme in recent weeks, set off to explore a different footpath. The trolls must have been in isolation here too as we Read more

Strangely, the busiest traffic has switched from the roads to the cycle paths. To remain in isolation and exercise, we took the main road up the valley – something I’d never normally consider as I’d be too worried about the traffic. It was a surreal experience. The views were different on a bike than from Read more