Leaving BA
February 7, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We've had a lovely time, even with the side trips to the dentist, but it's time to leave the capital city. We are getting on a plane for 3.5 hours to fly to El Calafate and start the first PatagoniaRead more
A bit of culture
February 6, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Took a tour of the opera house - Teatro Colon - very grand & sparkly. And made from marble shipped from Europe. Among the best acoustics in the world apparently, so said Pavaroti. Then to the Museo deRead more
Steak and wine!
February 5, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Our first parilla - Argentina grilled steak & obligatory malbec. And a walk home through Palermo which feels very like Brooklyn - and even has a bar to acknowledge the similarity! Just for Benj &Read more
Laura RedmanWell now I can't just lurk can I?? Glad our home could accompany you a bit on your journey...
Street art of San Telmo
February 5, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Explored the cobbled streets and antique markets of the old town today, ate some chorizo & pumpkin and Clare got snap happy with the street art.
Sheila StevensonAll amazing! What do you reckon the man in the pool clutching his mobile has on top of his head? A bird (a dove of peace?) a shower of sunlight (a blessing?) and a doughnut .....??! I don't think so. xxx
The dentist (again)
February 4, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Having been to the dentist 4 times in the past 3 weeks in London... Lisa's teeth sprung a brand new problem the day before we left. It has been getting worse and progressed to pain on swallowing &Read more
Tim StevensonMeep! Sympathy - not what you need at all. Such a releif that you both have (in Clare's case a little of) the lingo. I do hope the trouble quietens down and does not impinge on the trip any more.
Sheila StevensonMore love and sympathy winging it's way and hope much better very soon. xxxx
Recoleta
February 4, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Guided tour of Recoleta with Martín. Saw huge trees, lots of plazas, heard a lot of history and politics. Tour ended at Recoleta cemetery where Eva Peron is buried. Seriously wealthy people builtRead more
Evening stroll
February 3, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Went for a walk with half of the city in los bosques de palermo this evening. I can tell you that rollerblading is in big time here. Walked around past the zoo and saw flamingos, a giraffe andRead more
Sheila StevensonLoved seeing pics and hearing about everything so far! I'll see if I manage to post this xxx
Gluten free gourmet
February 3, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
One thing we did not expect was that Argentina would be such a gf friendly country. We are lunching in a lovely restaurant called Sintaxis where we can eat everything. So we are having pizza andRead more
Up and at 'em
February 3, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Went for a run around the botanical gardens this morning. Bit hot and humid but very nice and contains my favourite building in BA so far.
Orientation Day
February 2, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
First real chance to explore the city. Went on the subway - which costs 23p per trip! Visited the cathedral but refused Clare's offer to take my photo with a lifesize Jesus on a donkey - people wereRead more
Departure and arrival
February 1, 2016 in Argentina ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Left on time last night after a lovely send off from our families. Good seats, quite a bit of sleep. Relatively painless considering it takes best part of 14 hours. Now arrived at our BA base for 6Read more
Berkhamstead - Ivinghoe circular walk
January 24, 2016 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Last training walk and it was the biggest and muddiest so far. Hard work. We slipped, slid and squelched our way along. Distance - 24.5 Km, 401 m elevation in 5 hours 32 mins. Photos show some of theRead more
Chilworth
January 22, 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Last weekend of training hikes. More lovely and diverse Surrey Hills - plenty of mud and sand. Some very steep up n down. Photos of lunch in the churchyard at St Marthas. Clearest ponds ever at SilentRead more
Snowy Bucks
January 17, 2016 in England ⋅ 🌧 2 °C
Couldn't do a big walk yesterday as I am nursing a nasty cold but we had a chance to make a snowman in the garden at Clare's mum and dad's today. Only had a light sprinkle in London.
Thames Path
January 10, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
Weekend in London so did a 20 km city walk today. Home - Hammersmith - along the river path past rowers, runners, lots of bridges, all the way to Tate Britain for some culture. Then to Waterloo forRead more
Acton
January 3, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Planning - spreadsheets, budgets, Skype calls and emails
Amberley, West Sussex
January 1, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
New Year's Day training walk in yucky conditions. Started off in the wrong place and had to wade through flooded fields. Clare slipped and fell in the mud. Lots of up, not so much down. Great test ofRead more
Cuckmere Haven
December 31, 2015 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Big New Year's Eve training walk from Seven Sisters Country Park, through Friston Forest, Birling Gap, up and down the Seven Sisters in gale force winds and then an extra loop on the west side ofRead more
Ditching Beacon
December 30, 2015 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Brisk walk up the Beacon, along a bit and back down in really strong winds. Distance - 7.1 km, duration 1 hour 39 mins, 225 m elevation.
Box Hill
November 28, 2015 in England ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Our friend Kelly joined us for a chilly, windy, steep circuit from the top of Box Hill, down into the Surrey countryside and back up again. Distance - 17.6 Km, 504 m elevation, 4 hours 26 mins.
Aldbourne
November 15, 2015 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Went all the way to Wiltshire to do more of the Ridgeway. Not a lot of elevation but really good training for the Patagonian winds. Distance - 19.27 Km, 176 m elevation, 4 hours 13 mins. Very goodRead more
Coombe Hill and Wendover
November 8, 2015 in England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Two nice Chiltern walks that combine for 17.34 Km, 373 m elevation, 4 hours. First leg was from Wendover, up and down Coombe Hill then back through Wendover and up to the top of the woods.
Kingston - Lewes circular walk
November 1, 2015 in England ⋅ 🌫 12 °C
Spooky foggy walk with lots of elevation, slippery chalk and rubbish visibility which made navigating difficult - we did get lost a couple of times. It was also very mild and humid. Distance - 19.4Read more
Chanctonbury and Cissbury Rings
October 31, 2015 in England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Distance - 19.27 Km, 466 m elevation, 4 hours 18 mins. Stunning views over the South Downs, however we did not take any photos. First of two back to back Sussex walks over Hallowe'en weekend
Frensham Ponds
October 25, 2015 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Lovely walk we will do again. Clare tried out her sticks for the first time. So much sand, heather, ponds, very diverse ecosystems. Distance - 24.5 Km, 401 m elevation, 5 hours 32 mins.
Ivinghoe Beacon
October 10, 2015 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
First proper training hike. Distance - 17.92 Km, 293 m elevation, 4 hours 11 mins. Walked up the Beacon by its steepest slope. Boots are getting more bearable. Clare has new boots too.
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