New ZealandAucklandWaiwhakangarongaro Stream35°15’0” S 173°53’42” E
January 4 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Flights are booked, my gear has been mostly sorted, time off work has been arranged, now all I need is to get hiking fit.
This is a trip that I need to do. Solo hiking, just me and my tent withRead more
New ZealandNorthlandWhangareiWhangaruru SouthPapahui Pa35°21’58” S 174°21’39” E
March 1 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Out and about at Puriri Bay testing out the new gear including the home made tyvek ground sheet. As dusk approaches I’m lying here listening to the sound of the waves, pūkeko, and cicadas whileRead more
EnglandCity of WestminsterKnightsbridgeBelgrave Square51°30’13” N 0°9’10” W
April 23 in England ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
It was perfect timing. I overnighted on London and awoke to it being ANZAC day. The London, dawn parade is in Hyde park so it was up at 4am to get to Hyde park by 4.30am. It was pretty moving as IRead more
EnglandPlymouthBarbicanDrake Monument50°21’54” N 4°8’38” W April 25 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Not much happening today. The day was spent wandering around Plymouth (7.5km worth of walking) buying item that I could carry on the plane and also dehydrated food and the statutory chocolate. DinnerRead more
EnglandPlymouthTurnchapelMartello Tower50°21’36” N 4°7’48” W April 27 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Despite the weather forecast it turned out to be a brilliant day for walking. Mostly overcast with only a slight breeze.the sun came out mid afternoon. My legs are pretty tired as it was up and downRead more
Traveler I learned to sail in Plymouth Sound. Hope you had a day to explore Plymouth's history?
EnglandErmington50°21’31” N 3°55’11” W April 28 in England ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
I started the day with a lack of sleep. Not due to the 50 kids but due to the numerous big black birds (sort of like a crow). They were very loud, they go to sleep after dark and they wake beforeRead more
EnglandSouth Hams DistrictIvybridge50°23’25” N 3°55’1” W April 29 in England ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Just a short 7km to Ivy bridge today where to locals say their is a storm coming into Dartmoor this afternoon tomorrow. And I shouldn’t venture up there. I am taking their advice which means I’llRead more
EnglandSouth Hams DistrictIvybridge50°23’42” N 3°54’49” W May 1 in England ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
The weather couldn’t be different today. The sun was shining when I left Ivybridge at 7.30am and kept of shining through the clouds as the day passed. A really enjoyable days walking up overRead more
EnglandPenzancePenzance Bus Station50°7’18” N 5°31’57” W May 1 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
What a difference a place makes. I was forced off Dartmoor due to bad weather and I felt unsafe due to my lack of experience on bad weather moor walking. I am so glad that I got to walk the first moorRead more
EnglandPenzancePenzance Railway Station50°7’19” N 5°31’54” W May 3 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
My walk today was along the coast between Penzance and Marazion. A very pleasant and easy walk to a village with a strong Quaker history with St Michales mount linked with a tidal causeway. A historicRead more
Traveler Well done Carolyn ! you have entered the wonderful world of Cornwall! The true home of the Gods ! Just a thought when you get around to St Ives, link up with the Pilgrims Way there which is a wonderful walk back over the hills to Marazion /Penzance.Look for the cockle shell signs. Safe travels .Pete and Gill
Sounds great. Dates? Will you be tying this in with a music week? [Frances Trimmer]
Traveler Unfortunately it is too much to do both as it is difficult to carry and store my music stuff while I’m hiking. Also wrong time of the year for music schools/events.
When are you doing these walks? [Frances Trimmer]
Traveler Leaving Auckland 23 April