Ullapool is a small settlement on Loch Broom in the north western highlands of Scotland. A fishing port and the … More
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A short September walk above Lanjarón
It was the first outing of the Senderistas after a break in August. Thirty people turned out to go on … More
Joys of Cleaning (part 2)
Contemplating the emotions and sensations around our normal reluctance to get going on cleaning the house, brought up some memories … More
The Joys of Cleaning the House
There must be some irony in this title, surely? It is an activity perfectly designed for procrastination. I’ll do it … More
Snow over Scotland
Every childhood winter was spent in a frenzy of longing for snow to fall. Granny said that it would snow … More
Langtang in Winter. Conversations we had on the trek: the pot cannot call the kettle black.
A trek is not just a geographical displacement; it is always a change in consciousness. Here is where it started, … More
Langtang in Winter. Days 5 -7: Monday 17th February to Wednesday 19th 2020 – Tsergo Ri and return
This was the climax of the trip. Would I get up without any altitude symptoms, weakness, headache? Pepe, a young … More
Langtang in Winter Day 4: Sunday 16th February 2020
A high wind in the night, then stillness. Sleep came with difficulty in the mountain air. Then a bright morning … More
Langtang in Winter Day 3: Saturday 15th February – Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
We were invited to sit in the kitchen while waiting for breakfast. Cooking was done on a semi-open fire, and … More
Langtang in Winter Day 2: Friday 14th February 2020. U Kyang to Lama Hotel
A bittersweet experience on a trek is the knowledge that height gained is often sacrificed in height lost. Thus today … More