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Two years ago we tried to walk up the Old Man of Coniston, but the boys were too young and Spouse and Child #1 were beaten by time. This year we made it! And a fabulous walk it was too,… Continue Reading →

It was meant to be a short walk from Ambleside, up to Red Skree and back along the top running parallel to the Kirkstone Pass. At around 8km it seemed very doable. Though the views from the top were more… Continue Reading →

Easter holidays, Birling Gap with kids for the afternoon. Birling Gap from Beach Birling Gap from top

So we’re holidaying in the south of France and decided to break the journey by spending a couple of nights in Troyes.  I knew it was a medieval town with a cathedral, that was the main reason for picking it,… Continue Reading →

I wasn’t sure before I arrived if I’d been to Montreal before. As soon as I got into the immigration hall I remembered that I had been. The taxi ride into the city didn’t ring any other bells. And no… Continue Reading →