Cycling the Timber Trail was always in the back of my mind after kiwi cyclists talk highly of it. Our experience even more special with a bridge swing and camping in an unusual spot. Awesome!
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The Waikato River Trail: Part 1 Cycling New Zealand
It was time for another bike adventure, this time with my friend Ned. In our quest to cycle from Mt Maunganui to Mount Taranaki, we started our journey on the Waikato River Trails. Drama ahead, read on..
A snowy Spring tramp: Caples Track, Te Anau to Glenorchy
A post-calving holiday was needed to I set off to complete one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Sadly the Spring snow melted my plans so I walked the Caples Track instead. An interesting adventure as always with beautiful photos to match.
Porto to Sabrosa and beyond: The Douro Valley, Portugal
I had only been back in the UK for a few days when I found myself back on a plane, this time heading to Portugal. When Dad asked me where I wanted to go on holiday I replied “somewhere new”, a long withstanding pledge to myself. I understand why people like to return to their…Continue reading Porto to Sabrosa and beyond: The Douro Valley, Portugal