A man leans on the railings, admiring the attractive pier. Given the early hour, we’re the only people around, so I strike up a conversation. He’s also hiking the Wales Coast Path with his wife who is sleeping in the […]
Day 182: Bangor to Llanfairfechan Read More »
Today is a long day so I’m up and out before dawn. The beautiful morning sun should dry my clothes, damp with condensation due to camping in long grass. My left knee is niggling, which is a worry given the
Day 181: Moelfre to Bangor Read More »
Boarding the bus at Bangor, the driver asks why I’m travelling west to Church Bay in Anglesey. “I’m hiking the coast of Britain, aiming for Liverpool this week.” “Liverpool? Be easier to start from here and head east.” He has
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Do geese ever sleep? There are hundreds honking away on the far side of the loch. Rudely awakened, I lie in the tent with a cup of tea, admiring the glassy surface of the water. Six geese swim past close
East Highland Way: Day 5 Read More »
A fitful sleep — my feet dangling over the end of the sofa. Voices outside in the dark. “Hello?” Just my imagination. I pull the solitary chair to the open doorway and enjoy the silent sunrise with a cup of
East Highland Way: Day 4 Read More »
I slept for 10 hours, which is unusual for me. No animals were sighted last night despite staying awake as long as possible, although the camera crews on Wild Isles, the excellent new Attenborough series, have to wait for weeks
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