Posts Tagged ‘adventure’
ISTANBUL 2025 – DAY FOUR
The one with… a sky-high dream, a bumpy landing, and an unexpected feast. ⏰ 5:30 am – The alarm blares, and I’m wide awake instantly. I shuffle to the window, pull back the curtain… and sigh. It’s pitch black, and sleet taps against the glass — it clearly snowed in the night. The thought of…
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The one with the cancelled balloon ride, otherworldly landscapes, and tunnels beneath the earth. ⏰ The alarm rang out at 4:30 am, and my heart skipped a beat. Today was supposed to be the moment, the hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s surreal desert landscape, rising with the sun. Clothes were ready, teeth brushed…
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ISTANBUL TO CAPPADOCIA – DAY TWO 🇹🇷 The one with bus karaoke, volcanic valleys, and a flaming dinner surprise ☕️ After a well-earned lie-in (our beds were very persuasive), we emerged around 9 a.m. and gathered for another glorious Turkish breakfast feast. I’m starting to think these breakfasts could be reason enough to return,…
Read MoreDAY 6 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Hele, nr Ilfracombe to Woolacombe The one with the personal local guide, DISTANCE:- Our last day and a fairly moderate 11.7 miles over lovely terrain. HEALTH:- Compression socks on today as yesterday I could feel the start of shin splints! WEATHER: Absolutely wonderful! The sun shone through for most of the day which glistened…
Read MoreDAY 5 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Hunters Inn to Ilfracombe The one with the snake, two forks and the bull! DISTANCE:- 12 hard and challenging Devonshire miles! HEALTH:- We are all still fairly healthy. No blisters on any feet, although we now all have calf muscles of steel and Tiger Balm has come in very handy! WEATHER:- Today the wind…
Read MoreDAY 4 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Lynmouth to Trentishoe The one with the grumps, the rain and the fuzzy crotch! DISTANCE:- I’ve walked 12.5 miles today but only 8 of them were on the SWCP! HEALTH:- Woke up feeling fresh and ready to hit the trail. No aches, pains or blisters and a great nights sleep. Let’s do this! …
Read MoreDAY 3 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Porlock Weir to Lynmouth The one with the 10 million river crossings, a damaged ankle and some tree-hugging! DISTANCE:- 13.5 miles, although Devon miles are very different to Northants Miles!! HEALTH:- woke up with sore quads, aching calve muscles and dodgy ankle but a couple of pain killers and I was starting to feel…
Read MoreDAY 2 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: A field on the cliff edge Nr Minehead to Porlock Weir. The one with amazing views, weird trees, wobbly legs and an injured tent! 🏕 DISTANCE:- 7 miles (although it felt like 20!) HEALTH:- Sore hips, very tired, wobbly legs after some on those downhills! WEATHER:- Absolutely perfect! A sprinkling of rain first thing…
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