Love where you live.

Today I took my son's dogs on one of the best local walks in the area, round Calf Hey Reservoir off the B6232, the Grane Road. I have lived in the Rossendale Valley for about 35 years and this area never fails to impress me. It is a 2 mile, flat, circular walk, apart from … Continue reading Love where you live.

Just getting a tad excited

Some of my dear friends I made in Thailand and Cambodia last year have already embarked on the tour to Vietnam that I am going on in 23... yes 23 sleeps. https://www.wearebamboo.com/tours/ Of course, they are posting the most amazing photos on Facebook sharing their exploits, do I want to study these to let me … Continue reading Just getting a tad excited

The 7.35 from Manchester Piccadilly

So...3 times a year, I head 'up' to London to attend meetings for the Early Years and Primary phase committee for the Geographical Association. Today is one of those days, I was up at 6 and Dave very kindly chauffeured me the 30 minutes to Piccadilly station for the 7.35 to London Euston. Having boarded … Continue reading The 7.35 from Manchester Piccadilly

The inflatables take over!

As you may or not be aware, all Greek swimming pools are open to the public, giving you free access to the pool and sunbeds, providing you use the bar and don't bring your own food ansearchwandercollect #tasteintravel #globd drink to the area. Easy enough, purchase some water, a couple of beers possibly a snack … Continue reading The inflatables take over!