Archive for August 2019
TREAT OF THE WEEK | SOLAR POWER PACK
Treat of the week When Jason joined me on the South Downs Way I had “gear envy” as he showed me his new solar charging pack. This thing was heavy and I initially dismissed it for any type of backpacking trip, but when he charged his own phone and numerous of my gadgets and it…
Read MoreMicroAdventure #6 – THE ONE WITH THE ROWING BOAT!
One Monday Evening… My plans were to walk the Gritstone Trail this week, but after leaving it until the last minute for research, I found that there were no campsites or B&B’s on route. If I wanted to camp then at the end of each day I would need to take a taxi or cab,…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 4 | COCKING TO AMBERLEY
The one with the sexy male runner at 6 am! WEATHER: Another scorcher! DISTANCE: 14.62 miles LOCATION: Cocking to Amberly SUMMARY 📚 Today I plugged myself into an audiobook and the miles flew by! 🚶🏻♂️ Colin, a fellow hiker gave up and caught the bus home. It’s too hot! 🏕 I decide that wild…
Read MoreTREAT OF THE WEEK | MIDORI TRAVEL JOURNAL
Treat of the week I have been a fan of writing a diary or journal since I was a teenager. I have a whole range of different sorts of journals until two years ago when I stumbled upon the Midori Journalling world. I say world because it is a whole world. Just type Midori Journal…
Read MoreTEN BACK PACKING LESSONS LEARNED FROM WALKING THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY
Many people may think that I am a seasoned hiker/camper, but in reality, that is not the case. Yes, I have enjoyed many adventures and even long-distance trails such as the Camino, The Cotswold Way etc, but on all of those trails, I slept in a comfortable bed, not a tent. Camping whilst hiking is…
Read MoreSOUTH DOWNS WAY – DAY 3 | BURITON TO COCKING
The one with the penis display! WEATHER: A sprinkling of sunshine throughout the day with a nice cool breeze. Perfect walking weather. DISTANCE: 16.49 miles in total LOCATION: Buriton to Cocking SUMMARY A fantastic day with spectacular views. I just took my time and didn’t rush as today’s hike was only 10-11 miles… or so…
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW – WHAT THE PSYCHIC TOLD THE PILGRIM
100 Outstanding British Walks £13.41 Buy Product ADVENTUREMAN £9.99 Buy from Amazon AG100 – WICKEN TRIANGLE WALK £3.00 Add to basket AG101 – FLORE & NETHER HEYFORD £3.00 Add to basket
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