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Past demons
It’s been really nice retracing my steps from 2023. I’ve been thinking about how I felt at each stage and comparing it to now. How I was making some of the same mistakes but how, in other areas, I had improved.It’s so easy to focus on what you’re doing wrong and not...
Wish upon a star
I saw a shooting star. I’ve never seen one before and this was so clear. It was amazing. My birthday gift maybe?I’d just finished setting up my tent after a hectic couple of hours in the dark and was putting my backpack in. I happened to look up and notice how clear...
Up, down and repeat
So much to learn from today. First thing, never, ever, show off about a brilliant new system you’re employing. Last trip I was boasting about my three pairs of socks system and literally the next day lost one pair. Well today I was declaring how good my water system...
Ferries do cheer you up
Over to Starcross After my hot chocolate and going to get some more supplies and cash, I headed over to the queuing point for the Starcross ferry. I don’t know why but I wasn’t optimistic that it’d be available to me but I needn’t have worried. After a while a couple...
Get me out of Exmouth
It’s raining I woke up at around 4am to the sound of pouring rain. A bit confused initially as to where I was and then a little disappointed that I’d used a hotel. At least though I wouldn’t have to pack up in the rain be walking in it at 6am. Down to breakfast for...
It’s noisy here
A slight change of plan So I’ve ended up at a hotel. There are reasons for this. Some are probably pretty valid and others I think I’m making up to justify the decision. However, the decision was made and I’m now in a hotel room charging my internal battery and, as an...
Beautiful but relentless
Too many posts!! I’m just taking a break and decided to write a post. Hopefully that won’t be too confusing but as I’m getting on in years I notice that stuff I’m absolutely certain I won’t forget, no matter what, I forget. Making my way from Branscombe to Sidmouth...
We’ve lost the moon
Another wild camp I woke up at 6am and had not been moved on. I didn’t really relax for much of the night but I guess I’ll just get used to it in time. I was rewarded by the most spectacular views. After packing up my kit I just sat on my chair and watching the sea...
Pizza to the rescue
The wild camp I didn’t pick the best spot but it was getting late and I was getting nervous. Half the tent was down a slope so the pitch was pretty poor. I didn’t sleep well either but that was mainly because it was too hot. The quilt I use is really good in cooler...