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Yesterday was the hottest day so far on this walk, I was cooked when I got into Ardersier. According to any long distance hiking manual,...

I had a lovely break back in Lincolnshire, very busy but it was great to catch up with all of my family and spend some time with the...

After walking for an hour or so, I finally plucked up the courage to call the RSM. I had rehearsed what I'd say and to be honest, I...

I can't believe I put my air pods on the bed, the colour of the case melting into the colour of the quilt !!! What an arse... I think I...

Macduff and Banff are so close to each other, I think the BnB I found was actually in Banff. A tiny room with a small single bed but a...

Lying in my pit last night, at 9pm !!! I was actually thinking about getting up and going for a swim in the morning. Being a Sunday, I...

It was a result bumping into John and Karen in Collieston on Sunday, John was going to be in Aberdeen collecting provisions for his...

Obviously, I didn't pitch my tent on the green on Mr Trumps golf course, that would have disrespectful to the ground keepers. The greens...

It was a rough old night, the wind and the rain battered the tent so I tossed and turned all night struggling to get any sleep. By 7am...

It never ceases to amaze me just how welcoming and friendly the Masonic fraternity is. I had a fascinating visit to the Lodge, they...

It was a good plan to climb the cliffs up to St Cyrus, the campsite was perfect. Lovely and quiet, it had a washing machine & dryer so I...

After a bacon butty and a coffee in the shop at Lunan Bay campsite, I said my thank yous and good byes. I had accepted the free night on...

I'm going to start with a rant... Not because I had a bad nights sleep because I slept like a log but what is the most natural function...

Monday mornings, don't you just love them ??? Weirdly, I used to love them when I first created my business, I couldn't wait to get...

A lodge visit is always a very exciting time for me, not knowing anyone doesn't worry me as I have never been made to feel unwelcome and...

That was definitely a good night to spend in a hotel bed, the weather last night was truly awful. The rain and wind were lashing on my...

A nice easy start to the week as I was waiting for Aaron to arrive from Lincolnshire to walk with me for a few days. The first time since...

I'd love to say I was feeling good and totally refreshed after my break at home but I wasn't. That first day back walking from Hazel and...

I returned to Edinburgh yesterday on the train after having had a lovely break at home with my family. I'd only been away for 9 weeks but...

I have had some amazing support and encouragement from friends, family and and the wider Masonic community since I started this little...