A new day Whilst in Sweden visiting family my wife planned to visit a relative in another town, Ulricehamn. It is situated at the north end of Åsunden lake, about 100km east of Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city. The idea popped into my head that rather than jump in the car what about running there …
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City of Many Faces
MV Logos berthed in river Hooghly, Calcutta. There are many great world cities each with their own character and peculiarities. All shaped by its history and people. To spend several weeks or months in any metropolis leaves a lasting impression from the particular time visited. One such place for me is Calcutta (now named Kolkata) …
Valley Thoughts
Aiguille du Midi Over almost the last decade my wife and I have made several visits to the lovely French town of Chamonix and the valley named after it. Situated at the foot of Mt. Blanc, the Aiguille du Midi at 3,842m towers over the town. You need to crane your neck to see it. …
Becoming Like a Little Child
Make sure you get these strokes in the right order! ** Over the years part of my journey has been to learn some basics of the languages in the countries where I have worked. My schoolboy French was useful when I spent time in the south of France. It surprises me to think that for …
West Highland Way Challenge- Race Report 2021
Wearily descending Craigie Fort, Balmaha (122km) They say getting to the start line is half the battle. In these pandemic times especially so as nothing could be taken for granted. Added to that about 10 days before I experienced back pain. I could walk but not run so it really played on me whether I …
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