Armed with what is becoming our traditional lunch (minus the cider) we set off to walk the 16 miles (26km) from Tain to Evanton today. No, there is no reason to have ever heard of Evanton. In this part of the world, most villages have fewer than 700 people so a single SPAR shop is … Continue reading Day 6 – we’ve walked this bit so you don’t have to. You’re welcome….
Author: Janet Fernihough
Day 5 – Into our stride, almost, until Scotland took it away (in the nicest possible way)
With rain promised this afternoon, we ate our breakfast as quickly as possible this morning, which was a shame, as the Salt House in Golspie has terrible WiFi, but an amazing breakfast. Its decor is also very cool, which does not set you up for a long walk quite as well as porridge, fruit and … Continue reading Day 5 – Into our stride, almost, until Scotland took it away (in the nicest possible way)
Day 4 – Scotland: still trying to kill us in the nicest possible way….
We left Dunbeath yesterday with a load of midges crowded round the front of our pod, like kids around the door of Macdonald's, excitedly awaiting a happy meal. Mark went out into the breech to empty the bin and was duly attacked. Fortunately we are armed with Smidge, so these pose no more mortal danger … Continue reading Day 4 – Scotland: still trying to kill us in the nicest possible way….
Day 3 – A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Yesterday evening gave us an interesting glimpse into the mind of someone who provides accommodation and information principally for JOGLE walkers, when he returned our greeting by laughing maniacally at us. Not with, definitely at. He went on to explain and to advise us on how not to get killed...... The explanation first: Most walkers … Continue reading Day 3 – A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Day 2 – Windswept
Not quite "blowing a hoolie" as the Scots would say (I hope to be fluent in Scottish words for Scottish weather within the fortnight). However, we've had a near constant head wind of ~13 miles (22km) an hour, gusting to 22 miles (36km) an hour all day. To prove it, here's my head, in the … Continue reading Day 2 – Windswept
Day 1 – A step into the unknown
To manage our excitement on day 1, nature has managed the weather accordingly. According to AI, "British people have 188 words and phrases for rain, with regional dialects and Scots containing the highest variety." Today's Scottish variation is grey and drizzly, or as the Scots themselves would say, more pithily, a day of alternating smirr … Continue reading Day 1 – A step into the unknown
Watch this space… posts coming October 26th onwards
That’s John O’ Groats to Lands Ends for those not in the know
This is the length of the UK, completed by only 50-100 walkers each year. We'll be walking more or less this route starting July 28th and doing it downhill
Living on the summit of an active volcano in rural England
Over the last three months, we have been the unwitting lab rats in an experiment to live on the summit of an active volcano, spewing dark ash over our home, every day. This volcano is young, geologically speaking, just nine years old in fact. This mountain of fire and brimstone, louder than a heavy metal … Continue reading Living on the summit of an active volcano in rural England
How’s our technological world working for you today?
So, I can sit in my living room and as soon as I hit "publish" this article will go live, reaching.... ooh, tens of people I imagine. My blog will be global though, instantly, amazing. However, having spent an hour at a primary school e-Safety meeting tonight, I'm beginning to think that might be where my internet savvy skills … Continue reading How’s our technological world working for you today?
