I'm So Proud of My Kids, My Daughters Now Cave for Fun
How my daughters went from horse-loving teens to Mountain Leaders and Cave Guides. A funny, heartfelt post about pride, change, and not understanding your kids' hobbies anymore
Tinkering With Social Networks
Exploring a shift from paid Mastodon to self-hosted GoToSocial + PureBlog. Imported 3000+ posts with AI, monthly, and took control of my digital footprint in the Fediverse
When Mountain Forecasts Get It Wrong and Gas Stoves Quit
Three day mountain trek turns chaotic when weather forecasts promise light drizzle but deliver thunderstorms and hail. A hiking adventure, pink camouflage tents, no coffee and running for the car
A Week of Classic Day Hikes with the Nomad Walking group in the Pyrenees, Val de Tena
A week with The Nomads hiking classic Pyrenees routes from our Panticosa base – Punta del Pacino, Bachimaña Alto, Refugio Respomuso, Refuge Pombie in France, and Ibón de Piedrafita. Includes wildlife sightings, minor navigational mishaps, and zero mountain heroics.
4 Days Trekking in the Central Pyrenees, June 2026
Exploring high lakes around Ibon de Arriel, negotiating stormy weather, making questionable stealth camping decisions and learning when to retreat, all while trying to hide our bright pink tent
Climbing the Duna de Bolonia
A windy walk up the remarkable natural sand dune of the Duna de Bolonia, Spain
What did the Romans ever do for us?
Well, for a start they constructed the city of Baelo Claudia. "Where's that?" you all ask!
Changing website builder from Eleventy (11ty) to Bash Static Site Generator (BSSG)
Why and how I made this decision to move SSGs and a list of the steps it took to change this site over from 11ty to BSSG
Harry’s War - The Soldier in the Attic
From dusty boxes to the Western Front - Discovering my grandfather's secret war
In Memory of Chris Wright - Landscape Photographer and Friend
My relationship with landscape photographer, Chris Wright who sadly and tragically passed away on Sunday 11th January 2026
A Short Rope Course for Hillwalking and Scrambling Friends
Today’s rope course turned the usual “hold‑on‑tight” mantra into a full‑blown symphony of knots, hoists, and hearty laughter. With gusts whipping around us like an over‑enthusiastic photographer chasi...
Patagonia’s Price Tag - When Conservation Becomes a Luxury Business
Patagonia stands at a crossroads. One path leads to a future where wilderness is a gated asset, a serene backdrop for the ultra-wealthy. The other leads back to the core principles of true ecotourism and public protection, where conservation benefits ecosystems and local communities, and awe-inspiring places remain for all.
The Return Journey, A Patagonian Farewell
The journey home was a breeze, a stark, welcome contrast to the stress and queues of the outward leg. This was the easy part, a long exhale after over a month of wonders.
The Hidden Lake, To Share or Not to Share?
Water of a piercing blue, fringed by beaches of sand the colour of the Sahara. We were, of course, immediately captivated. A plan was formed.
The Condor's Call, A Test of Patience in Patagonia (Part 2)
The condors taught us that the most magnificent views often lie just beyond the point where you think you can wait no longer
A Hidden Loop - Discovering the Eastern Side of the Río de las Vueltas Valley
A short walk from the edge of El Chaltén, a metal bridge offers a gateway to the quieter, eastern side of the Río de las Vueltas valley. Our destination was vague, but the promise of exploration led u...