Got up early(ish) for a morning of kayaking on the Menai Straits. We had a good couple of hours training and surfing on Swellie waves, which was running at a really smooth level. It felt good to be back in a kayak for the first time in ages. In the evening, the wind had completely Read more

Having been on a few good runs while in the Alps and away from home this summer, we thought we ought to try and keep up some momentum and get out and about from The Cottage. Actually, we did drive the few minutes over the the other side of the valley so that we could Read more

Wanting to get on to some sunny rock climbs, but also wanting to avoid any of the crowded holiday areas, we ventured up to the north coast of Anglesey to the lesser frequented Bull Bay. After scanning the guidebooks, Clare located a couple of cliffs that we’d not visited before. It was time to go Read more

Have you read my book entitled The Van Bivi Logbook? If not, don’t worry – it is still available to buy in paperback or on kindle by clicking here. It’s is a quirky collection of unique travel stories, friendships and adventures that were all born from real journeys and explorations that were transported and housed Read more

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Our final few days at Fort Martin were spent enjoying the grounds and local areas. The gardens are bursting with fresh produce, which we enjoyed each evening and lunch – all bar the grapes, which are having a bumper year and almost ready to be turned into fine wines! Local explorations, plenty of chat on Read more