It was a long way to go for breakfast, but an early start from a dark and frosty Somerset, saw me down at the beach in Millendreath in time for a porridge session with Wally. Further down the country, Cornwall was waking up to a good covering of snow, but I was lucky with the Read more

After a full seven days back at The Cottage, we’re back on the road again! After a weekend of teaching climbing indoors, Clare and I drove south through the dark on Sunday night and woke to a beautiful day in Ilton. Having got the drive over the night before, we enjoyed a day catching up Read more

Well it’s been a while since I’ve been out in the rain, but today really made up for that! Back here in Wales it’s been a shocker of a day, with gales and rain all day long (in fact, it even rained in Greece today!). I was keen to get the fire lit and stay Read more

With a day to spare, I finally achieved my long held goal of publishing a book and just before New Years Eve 2022, it was officially released for purchase! Thanks to everyone who has already ordered a copy or sent a message of congratulations. ‘The Van Bivi Logbook’ is a series of true (if slightly Read more

After two weeks on the quiet coast, it was a real culture shock to step off the metro train and into the centre of Athens! Busy and noisy! We arrived just as the guards were performing an elaborate change, which involved a slow walk/dance. Very interesting and entertaining. A short walk though nearby gardens got Read more

By the end of a very full the day, we’d arrived in some new accommodation in the City of Athens. Before getting there, we’d managed to get a few final climbing in, in Katafyki Gorge. This is a view of the gorge, with our little hire car parked at the far end. We climbed three Read more