Blinking awake at 4:30 am, I gently reposition Archie, one of our Norwegian Forest Cats, prone to sleeping on my head, without waking Jude and slip out into the fresh early morning air to catch the first train to Lymington […]
Day 309: Lymington to Southampton Read More »
The Highlands must wait. At the end of January, I discovered a small lump above my groin. There was no time for a scan before our trip to New Zealand, and the GP was not unduly concerned, so I continued
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The spring bunting is out in Lymington. The pretty cobbled streets lead me down to the quay. There’s a small pond next to the harbour and laid-back parents seem happy for their inquisitive ducklings to swim close. I spend two
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The Viano has a new battery, roaring into life at 5:30 am, bound for Portsmouth Harbour. Luxury sleeping accommodation awaits. Due to the closure of the Hythe ferry and the walk from Southampton to Lymington being entirely along roads, I’m
Day 22: Emsworth to The Needles Read More »