Set off from the riverside campsite – an idyllic spot if you ignore the continuous noise of the A14 dual carriageway that passes virtually overhead – into a beautiful blue sky day.  We’d planned a route that would take us on as much traffic free cycle paths as possible or mostly quiet roads. Passed through Read more

Left Wales and went east in search of sunshine! Found it while we explored down through the fields from Fort Martin with the little ones. Now I think about it, it’s literally been over quarter of a century since I lasted walked these paths, but the memories were still clear. The cows tried to intimidate Read more

Expedition paperwork took up most of the day. This particular one had crossed into three countries, so had three different currencies to account for! By late afternoon, I’d just about got things sorted and we popped down to the lake for a swim to clear our heads.  We had a quick brew while Beth arrived Read more

One final morning of enjoying the Alpine skyline view from my room in Chalet Martin. I particularly like this view and it brought back great memories from when I climbed the ‘tooth’ (second peak in from the left), when I used to live here – a memorable day! The day passed by smoothly and unremarkably. Read more

Our last day of this Swiss climbing trip and the race was on to beat the incoming rain. Merlin made me a splendid coffee which I enjoyed while waiting for the team to get up and packed. Outside the sun was shining on the balcony and the geckos were out soaking up the warmth. Down Read more

Awoke to a total stunner of an alpine morning. To make the most of the warm weather and amazing views, we drove up to the col of Pierre du Molle, where some of the best limestone lead climbing is situated. In the guidebook, it said that the views are almost as good as the climbs Read more